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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,666.60, 33,993.40 and 17,849.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,666.60, 33,993.40 and 17,849.08 is: 24,598.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,666.60 : 33,993.40 = 17,849.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,666.60/33,993.40 = 17,849.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,666.60x = 33,993.40 × 17,849.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,666.60x = 606,750,916.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,750,916.07/24,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.08

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