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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,711.23, 34,134.68 and 23,544.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,711.23, 34,134.68 and 23,544.83 is: 32,523.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,711.23 : 34,134.68 = 23,544.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,711.23/34,134.68 = 23,544.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,711.23x = 34,134.68 × 23,544.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,711.23x = 803,695,237.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,695,237.70/24,711.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,523.48

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