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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,222.02, 33,217.82 and 23,211.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,222.02, 33,217.82 and 23,211.71 is: 31,832.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,222.02 : 33,217.82 = 23,211.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,222.02/33,217.82 = 23,211.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,222.02x = 33,217.82 × 23,211.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,222.02x = 771,042,371.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,042,371.66/24,222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,832.30

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