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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,094.08, 33,403.68 and 23,238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,094.08, 33,403.68 and 23,238.72 is: 32,217.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,094.08 : 33,403.68 = 23,238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,094.08/33,403.68 = 23,238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,094.08x = 33,403.68 × 23,238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,094.08x = 776,258,766.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,258,766.49/24,094.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,217.82

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