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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,117.57, 35,962.49 and 22,508.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,117.57, 35,962.49 and 22,508.91 is: 33,563.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,117.57 : 35,962.49 = 22,508.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,117.57/35,962.49 = 22,508.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,117.57x = 35,962.49 × 22,508.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,117.57x = 809,476,507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,476,507.06/24,117.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,563.77

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