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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,028.60, 36,223.15 and 22,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,028.60, 36,223.15 and 22,423 is: 33,802.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,028.60 : 36,223.15 = 22,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,028.60/36,223.15 = 22,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,028.60x = 36,223.15 × 22,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,028.60x = 812,231,692.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,231,692.45/24,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,802.71

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