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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,786.20, 34,209.14 and 23,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,786.20, 34,209.14 and 23,966.08 is: 33,077.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,786.20 : 34,209.14 = 23,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,786.20/34,209.14 = 23,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,786.20x = 34,209.14 × 23,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,786.20x = 819,858,780.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,858,780.62/24,786.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,077.22

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