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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.62, 33,477.28 and 22,860.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.62, 33,477.28 and 22,860.41 is: 31,552.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.62 : 33,477.28 = 22,860.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.62/33,477.28 = 22,860.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.62x = 33,477.28 × 22,860.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.62x = 765,304,121.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,304,121.95/24,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,552.92

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