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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,287.85, 33,670.08 and 22,957.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,287.85, 33,670.08 and 22,957.43 is: 31,825.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,287.85 : 33,670.08 = 22,957.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,287.85/33,670.08 = 22,957.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,287.85x = 33,670.08 × 22,957.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,287.85x = 772,978,336.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,978,336.34/24,287.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,825.72

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