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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,653.83, 34,022.50 and 22,770.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,653.83, 34,022.50 and 22,770.27 is: 31,423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,653.83 : 34,022.50 = 22,770.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,653.83/34,022.50 = 22,770.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,653.83x = 34,022.50 × 22,770.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,653.83x = 774,701,397.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,701,397.22/24,653.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,423.17

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