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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,158.67, 33,333.64 and 23,362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,158.67, 33,333.64 and 23,362.24 is: 32,234.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158.67 : 33,333.64 = 23,362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158.67/33,333.64 = 23,362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158.67x = 33,333.64 × 23,362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158.67x = 778,748,549.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,748,549.93/24,158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,234.74

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