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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.58, 33,443.29 and 23,267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.58, 33,443.29 and 23,267.22 is: 32,257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.58 : 33,443.29 = 23,267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.58/33,443.29 = 23,267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.58x = 33,443.29 × 23,267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.58x = 778,132,385.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,132,385.95/24,122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,257.43

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