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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,611.27, 33,917.64 and 17,044.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,611.27, 33,917.64 and 17,044.25 is: 23,489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,611.27 : 33,917.64 = 17,044.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,611.27/33,917.64 = 17,044.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,611.27x = 33,917.64 × 17,044.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,611.27x = 578,100,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,100,597.46/24,611.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,489.27

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