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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.58, 33,175.35 and 22,714.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.58, 33,175.35 and 22,714.62 is: 31,367.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.58 : 33,175.35 = 22,714.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.58/33,175.35 = 22,714.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.58x = 33,175.35 × 22,714.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.58x = 753,565,468.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,565,468.62/24,023.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,367.74

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