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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,665.64, 33,997.62 and 17,486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,665.64, 33,997.62 and 17,486.28 is: 24,102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,665.64 : 33,997.62 = 17,486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,665.64/33,997.62 = 17,486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,665.64x = 33,997.62 × 17,486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,665.64x = 594,491,902.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,491,902.65/24,665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,102.03

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