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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,156.36, 33,558.98 and 23,940.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,156.36, 33,558.98 and 23,940.09 is: 33,258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,156.36 : 33,558.98 = 23,940.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,156.36/33,558.98 = 23,940.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,156.36x = 33,558.98 × 23,940.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,156.36x = 803,404,881.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,404,881.81/24,156.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,258.52

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