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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,611.04, 33,986.89 and 17,076.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,611.04, 33,986.89 and 17,076.83 is: 23,582.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,611.04 : 33,986.89 = 17,076.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,611.04/33,986.89 = 17,076.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,611.04x = 33,986.89 × 17,076.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,611.04x = 580,388,194.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,388,194.17/24,611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,582.43

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