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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,498.55, 33,759.61 and 17,405.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,498.55, 33,759.61 and 17,405.11 is: 23,984.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,498.55 : 33,759.61 = 17,405.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,498.55/33,759.61 = 17,405.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,498.55x = 33,759.61 × 17,405.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,498.55x = 587,589,725.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,589,725.61/24,498.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,984.67

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