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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,233.12, 34,569.52 and 24,287.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,233.12, 34,569.52 and 24,287.23 is: 33,273.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,233.12 : 34,569.52 = 24,287.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,233.12/34,569.52 = 24,287.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,233.12x = 34,569.52 × 24,287.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,233.12x = 839,597,883.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,597,883.23/25,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,273.65

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