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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,279.66, 36,380.37 and 23,369.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,279.66, 36,380.37 and 23,369.22 is: 35,016.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,279.66 : 36,380.37 = 23,369.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,279.66/36,380.37 = 23,369.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,279.66x = 36,380.37 × 23,369.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,279.66x = 850,180,870.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,180,870.21/24,279.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,016.18

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