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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,221.89, 33,217.65 and 23,211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,221.89, 33,217.65 and 23,211.59 is: 31,832.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,221.89 : 33,217.65 = 23,211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,221.89/33,217.65 = 23,211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,221.89x = 33,217.65 × 23,211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,221.89x = 771,034,273.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,034,273.46/24,221.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,832.13

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