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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,152.60, 36,228.90 and 22,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,152.60, 36,228.90 and 22,014.20 is: 33,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,152.60 : 36,228.90 = 22,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,152.60/36,228.90 = 22,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,152.60x = 36,228.90 × 22,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,152.60x = 797,550,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,550,250.38/24,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,021.30

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