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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,814.91, 34,279.43 and 22,572.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,814.91, 34,279.43 and 22,572.83 is: 31,182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,814.91 : 34,279.43 = 22,572.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,814.91/34,279.43 = 22,572.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,814.91x = 34,279.43 × 22,572.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,814.91x = 773,783,745.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,783,745.89/24,814.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,182.21

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