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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,076.23, 36,294.77 and 22,470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,076.23, 36,294.77 and 22,470.60 is: 33,874.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,076.23 : 36,294.77 = 22,470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,076.23/36,294.77 = 22,470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,076.23x = 36,294.77 × 22,470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,076.23x = 815,565,258.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,565,258.76/24,076.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,874.29

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