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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,279.14, 33,509.50 and 23,171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,279.14, 33,509.50 and 23,171.06 is: 31,980.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,279.14 : 33,509.50 = 23,171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,279.14/33,509.50 = 23,171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,279.14x = 33,509.50 × 23,171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,279.14x = 776,450,635.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,450,635.07/24,279.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,980.15

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