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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,297.26, 33,530.91 and 23,415.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,297.26, 33,530.91 and 23,415.98 is: 32,314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,297.26 : 33,530.91 = 23,415.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,297.26/33,530.91 = 23,415.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,297.26x = 33,530.91 × 23,415.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,297.26x = 785,159,117.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,159,117.94/24,297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,314.72

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