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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,622.40, 33,949.28 and 17,075.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,622.40, 33,949.28 and 17,075.23 is: 23,543.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,622.40 : 33,949.28 = 17,075.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,622.40/33,949.28 = 17,075.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,622.40x = 33,949.28 × 17,075.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,622.40x = 579,691,722.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,691,722.15/24,622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,543.26

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