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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.56, 36,178.88 and 23,222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.56, 36,178.88 and 23,222.93 is: 34,796.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.56 : 36,178.88 = 23,222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.56/36,178.88 = 23,222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.56x = 36,178.88 × 23,222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.56x = 840,179,300.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,179,300.71/24,145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,796.43

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