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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,593.16, 33,919.38 and 17,042.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,593.16, 33,919.38 and 17,042.34 is: 23,505.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,593.16 : 33,919.38 = 17,042.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,593.16/33,919.38 = 17,042.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,593.16x = 33,919.38 × 17,042.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,593.16x = 578,065,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,065,606.55/24,593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,505.14

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