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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,715.23, 37,266.73 and 22,648.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,715.23, 37,266.73 and 22,648.51 is: 34,150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,715.23 : 37,266.73 = 22,648.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,715.23/37,266.73 = 22,648.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,715.23x = 37,266.73 × 22,648.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,715.23x = 844,036,024.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,036,024.43/24,715.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,150.45

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