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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.96, 33,340.36 and 23,359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.96, 33,340.36 and 23,359.12 is: 32,219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.96 : 33,340.36 = 23,359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.96/33,340.36 = 23,359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.96x = 33,340.36 × 23,359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.96x = 778,801,470.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,801,470.08/24,171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,219.21

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