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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,528.96, 34,013.66 and 23,697.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,528.96, 34,013.66 and 23,697.90 is: 32,861.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,528.96 : 34,013.66 = 23,697.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,528.96/34,013.66 = 23,697.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,528.96x = 34,013.66 × 23,697.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,528.96x = 806,052,194.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,052,194.82/24,528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,861.25

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