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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,223.68, 33,523.20 and 23,640.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,223.68, 33,523.20 and 23,640.96 is: 32,716.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,223.68 : 33,523.20 = 23,640.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,223.68/33,523.20 = 23,640.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,223.68x = 33,523.20 × 23,640.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,223.68x = 792,520,630.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,520,630.27/24,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,716.77

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