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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,022.08, 33,173.28 and 22,713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,022.08, 33,173.28 and 22,713.12 is: 31,365.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,022.08 : 33,173.28 = 22,713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,022.08/33,173.28 = 22,713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,022.08x = 33,173.28 × 22,713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,022.08x = 753,468,689.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,468,689.43/24,022.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,365.67

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