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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,278.14, 33,508.11 and 23,170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,278.14, 33,508.11 and 23,170.06 is: 31,978.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,278.14 : 33,508.11 = 23,170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,278.14/33,508.11 = 23,170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,278.14x = 33,508.11 × 23,170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,278.14x = 776,384,919.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,384,919.19/24,278.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,978.76

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