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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,248.54, 33,386.90 and 22,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,248.54, 33,386.90 and 22,034.28 is: 30,338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,248.54 : 33,386.90 = 22,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,248.54/33,386.90 = 22,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,248.54x = 33,386.90 × 22,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,248.54x = 735,656,302.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,656,302.93/24,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,338.17

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