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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,724.39, 36,906.74 and 22,897.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,724.39, 36,906.74 and 22,897.03 is: 34,178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,724.39 : 36,906.74 = 22,897.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,724.39/36,906.74 = 22,897.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,724.39x = 36,906.74 × 22,897.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,724.39x = 845,054,732.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,054,732.98/24,724.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,178.99

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