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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.76, 33,445.44 and 22,331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.76, 33,445.44 and 22,331.52 is: 30,865.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.76 : 33,445.44 = 22,331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.76/33,445.44 = 22,331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.76x = 33,445.44 × 22,331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.76x = 746,887,512.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,887,512.27/24,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,865.98

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