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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,750.21, 34,174.88 and 22,861.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,750.21, 34,174.88 and 22,861.02 is: 31,566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,750.21 : 34,174.88 = 22,861.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,750.21/34,174.88 = 22,861.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,750.21x = 34,174.88 × 22,861.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,750.21x = 781,272,615.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,272,615.18/24,750.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,566.30

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