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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,263.64, 33,488.10 and 23,155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,263.64, 33,488.10 and 23,155.56 is: 31,958.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,263.64 : 33,488.10 = 23,155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,263.64/33,488.10 = 23,155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,263.64x = 33,488.10 × 23,155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,263.64x = 775,435,708.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,435,708.84/24,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,958.75

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