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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,153.60, 36,230.40 and 22,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,153.60, 36,230.40 and 22,003.20 is: 33,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,153.60 : 36,230.40 = 22,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,153.60/36,230.40 = 22,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,153.60x = 36,230.40 × 22,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,153.60x = 797,184,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,184,737.28/24,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,004.80

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