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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,337.28, 33,588.96 and 22,836.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,337.28, 33,588.96 and 22,836.26 is: 31,517.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,337.28 : 33,588.96 = 22,836.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,337.28/33,588.96 = 22,836.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,337.28x = 33,588.96 × 22,836.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,337.28x = 767,046,223.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,046,223.69/24,337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,517.34

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