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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,299.46, 33,314.56 and 23,856.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,299.46, 33,314.56 and 23,856.59 is: 32,707.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,299.46 : 33,314.56 = 23,856.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,299.46/33,314.56 = 23,856.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,299.46x = 33,314.56 × 23,856.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,299.46x = 794,771,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,771,822.60/24,299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,707.39

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