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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,668.60, 33,996.16 and 17,851.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,668.60, 33,996.16 and 17,851.08 is: 24,600.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,668.60 : 33,996.16 = 17,851.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,668.60/33,996.16 = 17,851.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,668.60x = 33,996.16 × 17,851.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,668.60x = 606,868,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,868,171.85/24,668.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,600.84

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