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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.86, 34,306.74 and 22,333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.86, 34,306.74 and 22,333.52 is: 30,825.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.86 : 34,306.74 = 22,333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.86/34,306.74 = 22,333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.86x = 34,306.74 × 22,333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.86x = 766,190,349.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,190,349.69/24,855.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,825.34

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