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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,659.04, 34,094.34 and 23,557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,659.04, 34,094.34 and 23,557.44 is: 32,571.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,659.04 : 34,094.34 = 23,557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,659.04/34,094.34 = 23,557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,659.04x = 34,094.34 × 23,557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,659.04x = 803,175,368.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,175,368.89/24,659.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,571.23

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