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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,541.28, 33,826.52 and 17,361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,541.28, 33,826.52 and 17,361.92 is: 23,930.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,541.28 : 33,826.52 = 17,361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,541.28/33,826.52 = 17,361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,541.28x = 33,826.52 × 17,361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,541.28x = 587,293,334.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,293,334.12/24,541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,930.84

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