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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,170.94, 33,339 and 23,358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,170.94, 33,339 and 23,358.12 is: 32,217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,170.94 : 33,339 = 23,358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,170.94/33,339 = 23,358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,170.94x = 33,339 × 23,358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,170.94x = 778,736,362.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,736,362.68/24,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,217.88

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