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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,015.70, 36,023.55 and 22,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,015.70, 36,023.55 and 22,266.10 is: 33,399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,015.70 : 36,023.55 = 22,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,015.70/36,023.55 = 22,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,015.70x = 36,023.55 × 22,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,015.70x = 802,103,966.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,103,966.66/24,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,399.15

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