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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,733.32, 37,090.86 and 17,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,733.32, 37,090.86 and 17,334 is: 25,994.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,733.32 : 37,090.86 = 17,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,733.32/37,090.86 = 17,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,733.32x = 37,090.86 × 17,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,733.32x = 642,932,967.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,932,967.24/24,733.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,994.61

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