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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,868.08, 34,272.27 and 23,289.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,868.08, 34,272.27 and 23,289.84 is: 32,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,868.08 : 34,272.27 = 23,289.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,868.08/34,272.27 = 23,289.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,868.08x = 34,272.27 × 23,289.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,868.08x = 798,195,684.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,195,684.74/24,868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,097.20

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