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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,267.60, 33,270.87 and 23,824.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,267.60, 33,270.87 and 23,824.71 is: 32,663.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,267.60 : 33,270.87 = 23,824.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,267.60/33,270.87 = 23,824.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,267.60x = 33,270.87 × 23,824.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,267.60x = 792,668,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,668,829.20/24,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,663.67

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