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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,117.54, 36,099.75 and 23,199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,117.54, 36,099.75 and 23,199 is: 34,724.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,117.54 : 36,099.75 = 23,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,117.54/36,099.75 = 23,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,117.54x = 36,099.75 × 23,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,117.54x = 837,478,100.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,478,100.25/24,117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,724.86

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