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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,159.67, 33,323.47 and 23,346.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,159.67, 33,323.47 and 23,346.83 is: 32,202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,159.67 : 33,323.47 = 23,346.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,159.67/33,323.47 = 23,346.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,159.67x = 33,323.47 × 23,346.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,159.67x = 777,997,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,997,414.04/24,159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,202.32

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