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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,216.80, 33,834.40 and 24,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,216.80, 33,834.40 and 24,216.80 is: 33,834.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,216.80 : 33,834.40 = 24,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,216.80/33,834.40 = 24,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,216.80x = 33,834.40 × 24,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,216.80x = 819,360,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,360,897.92/24,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,834.40

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