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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,865.83, 34,269.17 and 23,287.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,865.83, 34,269.17 and 23,287.59 is: 32,094.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,865.83 : 34,269.17 = 23,287.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,865.83/34,269.17 = 23,287.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,865.83x = 34,269.17 × 23,287.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,865.83x = 798,046,264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,046,264.16/24,865.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,094.09

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