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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,498.96, 33,758.46 and 23,175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,498.96, 33,758.46 and 23,175.60 is: 31,934.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,498.96 : 33,758.46 = 23,175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,498.96/33,758.46 = 23,175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,498.96x = 33,758.46 × 23,175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,498.96x = 782,372,565.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,372,565.58/24,498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,934.93

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