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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,649.68, 33,986.79 and 17,102.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,649.68, 33,986.79 and 17,102.46 is: 23,580.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,649.68 : 33,986.79 = 17,102.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,649.68/33,986.79 = 17,102.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,649.68x = 33,986.79 × 17,102.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,649.68x = 581,257,716.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,257,716.50/24,649.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,580.74

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