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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,165.20, 36,247.80 and 22,415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,165.20, 36,247.80 and 22,415.60 is: 33,623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,165.20 : 36,247.80 = 22,415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,165.20/36,247.80 = 22,415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,165.20x = 36,247.80 × 22,415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,165.20x = 812,516,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,516,185.68/24,165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,623.40

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