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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.20, 36,250.80 and 22,016.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.20, 36,250.80 and 22,016.80 is: 33,025.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.20 : 36,250.80 = 22,016.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.20/36,250.80 = 22,016.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.20x = 36,250.80 × 22,016.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.20x = 798,126,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,126,613.44/24,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,025.20

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