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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.46, 33,017.22 and 23,902.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.46, 33,017.22 and 23,902.56 is: 32,916.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.46 : 33,017.22 = 23,902.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.46/33,017.22 = 23,902.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.46x = 33,017.22 × 23,902.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.46x = 789,196,082.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,196,082.08/23,975.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,916.83

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