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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,825.57, 34,285.01 and 22,693.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,825.57, 34,285.01 and 22,693.29 is: 31,340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,825.57 : 34,285.01 = 22,693.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,825.57/34,285.01 = 22,693.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,825.57x = 34,285.01 × 22,693.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,825.57x = 778,039,674.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,039,674.58/24,825.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,340.25

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