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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.84, 33,555.24 and 23,514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.84, 33,555.24 and 23,514.96 is: 32,434.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.84 : 33,555.24 = 23,514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.84/33,555.24 = 23,514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.84x = 33,555.24 × 23,514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.84x = 789,050,126.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,050,126.39/24,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,434.04

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