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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,933.16, 34,453.38 and 23,718.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,933.16, 34,453.38 and 23,718.28 is: 32,774.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,933.16 : 34,453.38 = 23,718.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,933.16/34,453.38 = 23,718.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,933.16x = 34,453.38 × 23,718.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,933.16x = 817,174,913.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,174,913.79/24,933.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,774.62

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