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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,147.20, 36,220.80 and 22,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,147.20, 36,220.80 and 22,246.40 is: 33,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,147.20 : 36,220.80 = 22,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,147.20/36,220.80 = 22,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,147.20x = 36,220.80 × 22,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,147.20x = 805,782,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,782,405.12/24,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,369.60

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