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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,230.59, 36,332.22 and 9,422.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,230.59, 36,332.22 and 9,422.55 is: 14,128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,230.59 : 36,332.22 = 9,422.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,230.59/36,332.22 = 9,422.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,230.59x = 36,332.22 × 9,422.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,230.59x = 342,342,270.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,342,270.58/24,230.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,128.51

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