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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.21, 33,502.86 and 23,876.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.21, 33,502.86 and 23,876.70 is: 32,967.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.21 : 33,502.86 = 23,876.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.21/33,502.86 = 23,876.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.21x = 33,502.86 × 23,876.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.21x = 799,937,737.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,937,737.36/24,264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,967.80

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