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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,561.67, 33,910.59 and 17,406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,561.67, 33,910.59 and 17,406.76 is: 24,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,561.67 : 33,910.59 = 17,406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,561.67/33,910.59 = 17,406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,561.67x = 33,910.59 × 17,406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,561.67x = 590,273,501.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,273,501.59/24,561.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,032.30

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