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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,515.94, 33,832.36 and 23,667.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,515.94, 33,832.36 and 23,667.40 is: 32,661.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,515.94 : 33,832.36 = 23,667.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,515.94/33,832.36 = 23,667.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,515.94x = 33,832.36 × 23,667.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,515.94x = 800,723,827.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,723,827.90/24,515.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,661.36

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