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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.44, 36,568.73 and 22,386.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.44, 36,568.73 and 22,386.56 is: 33,593.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.44 : 36,568.73 = 22,386.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.44/36,568.73 = 22,386.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.44x = 36,568.73 × 22,386.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.44x = 818,647,773.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,647,773.49/24,369.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,593.22

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