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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,210.54, 36,371.16 and 23,215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,210.54, 36,371.16 and 23,215.32 is: 34,876.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,210.54 : 36,371.16 = 23,215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,210.54/36,371.16 = 23,215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,210.54x = 36,371.16 × 23,215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,210.54x = 844,368,118.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,368,118.17/24,210.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,876.05

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