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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,273.84, 36,220.37 and 22,787.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,273.84, 36,220.37 and 22,787.76 is: 34,002.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,273.84 : 36,220.37 = 22,787.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,273.84/36,220.37 = 22,787.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,273.84x = 36,220.37 × 22,787.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,273.84x = 825,381,098.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,381,098.67/24,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,002.91

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