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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.84, 34,252.92 and 22,815.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.84, 34,252.92 and 22,815.12 is: 31,448.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.84 : 34,252.92 = 22,815.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.84/34,252.92 = 22,815.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.84x = 34,252.92 × 22,815.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.84x = 781,484,480.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,484,480.15/24,849.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,448.27

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