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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,428.80, 36,669.12 and 23,184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,428.80, 36,669.12 and 23,184.64 is: 34,801.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,428.80 : 36,669.12 = 23,184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,428.80/36,669.12 = 23,184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,428.80x = 36,669.12 × 23,184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,428.80x = 850,160,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,160,346.32/24,428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,801.56

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