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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.64, 36,099.96 and 22,889.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.64, 36,099.96 and 22,889.76 is: 34,148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.64 : 36,099.96 = 22,889.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.64/36,099.96 = 22,889.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.64x = 36,099.96 × 22,889.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.64x = 826,319,420.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,319,420.41/24,197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,148.76

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