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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,154.60, 36,231.90 and 22,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,154.60, 36,231.90 and 22,016.20 is: 33,024.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,154.60 : 36,231.90 = 22,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,154.60/36,231.90 = 22,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,154.60x = 36,231.90 × 22,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,154.60x = 797,688,756.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,688,756.78/24,154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,024.30

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