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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,223.59, 36,372.38 and 20,090.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,223.59, 36,372.38 and 20,090.16 is: 30,165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,223.59 : 36,372.38 = 20,090.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,223.59/36,372.38 = 20,090.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,223.59x = 36,372.38 × 20,090.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,223.59x = 730,726,833.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,726,833.33/24,223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,165.92

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