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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,620.15, 33,946.19 and 17,072.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,620.15, 33,946.19 and 17,072.98 is: 23,540.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,620.15 : 33,946.19 = 17,072.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,620.15/33,946.19 = 17,072.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,620.15x = 33,946.19 × 17,072.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,620.15x = 579,562,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,562,516.74/24,620.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,540.17

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