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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,621.15, 33,947.57 and 17,073.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,621.15, 33,947.57 and 17,073.98 is: 23,541.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,621.15 : 33,947.57 = 17,073.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,621.15/33,947.57 = 17,073.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,621.15x = 33,947.57 × 17,073.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,621.15x = 579,620,131.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,620,131.23/24,621.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,541.55

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