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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,249.64, 33,426.38 and 22,215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,249.64, 33,426.38 and 22,215.72 is: 30,622.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,249.64 : 33,426.38 = 22,215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,249.64/33,426.38 = 22,215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,249.64x = 33,426.38 × 22,215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,249.64x = 742,591,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,591,098.69/24,249.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,622.77

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