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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,026.12, 33,178.86 and 22,717.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,026.12, 33,178.86 and 22,717.16 is: 31,371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,026.12 : 33,178.86 = 22,717.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,026.12/33,178.86 = 22,717.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,026.12x = 33,178.86 × 22,717.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,026.12x = 753,729,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,729,471.24/24,026.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,371.25

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