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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,138.24, 36,167.94 and 23,215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,138.24, 36,167.94 and 23,215.66 is: 34,785.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,138.24 : 36,167.94 = 23,215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,138.24/36,167.94 = 23,215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,138.24x = 36,167.94 × 23,215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,138.24x = 839,662,597.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,662,597.94/24,138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,785.58

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