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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,799.76, 34,157.16 and 22,931.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,799.76, 34,157.16 and 22,931.28 is: 31,583.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,799.76 : 34,157.16 = 22,931.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,799.76/34,157.16 = 22,931.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,799.76x = 34,157.16 × 22,931.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,799.76x = 783,267,399.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,267,399.96/24,799.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,583.67

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