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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,309.71, 36,407.91 and 23,467.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,309.71, 36,407.91 and 23,467.86 is: 35,147.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,309.71 : 36,407.91 = 23,467.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,309.71/36,407.91 = 23,467.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,309.71x = 36,407.91 × 23,467.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,309.71x = 854,415,617.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,415,617.43/24,309.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,147.09

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