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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,289.64, 33,523.98 and 23,181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,289.64, 33,523.98 and 23,181.56 is: 31,994.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,289.64 : 33,523.98 = 23,181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,289.64/33,523.98 = 23,181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,289.64x = 33,523.98 × 23,181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,289.64x = 777,138,153.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,138,153.81/24,289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,994.63

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