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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.24, 36,563.94 and 22,383.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.24, 36,563.94 and 22,383.36 is: 33,588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.24 : 36,563.94 = 22,383.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.24/36,563.94 = 22,383.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.24x = 36,563.94 × 22,383.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.24x = 818,423,832.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,423,832.04/24,366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,588.43

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