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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,217.34, 36,114.08 and 23,995.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,217.34, 36,114.08 and 23,995.89 is: 35,783.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,217.34 : 36,114.08 = 23,995.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,217.34/36,114.08 = 23,995.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,217.34x = 36,114.08 × 23,995.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,217.34x = 866,589,371.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,589,371.15/24,217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,783.85

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