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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,486.23, 33,773.51 and 22,476.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,486.23, 33,773.51 and 22,476.03 is: 31,000.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,486.23 : 33,773.51 = 22,476.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,486.23/33,773.51 = 22,476.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,486.23x = 33,773.51 × 22,476.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,486.23x = 759,094,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,094,423.97/24,486.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,000.87

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