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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,513.58, 33,862.89 and 23,603.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,513.58, 33,862.89 and 23,603.23 is: 32,605.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,513.58 : 33,862.89 = 23,603.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,513.58/33,862.89 = 23,603.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,513.58x = 33,862.89 × 23,603.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,513.58x = 799,273,581.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,273,581.13/24,513.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,605.34

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