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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,463.53, 36,489.63 and 22,221.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,463.53, 36,489.63 and 22,221.18 is: 33,144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,463.53 : 36,489.63 = 22,221.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,463.53/36,489.63 = 22,221.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,463.53x = 36,489.63 × 22,221.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,463.53x = 810,842,636.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,842,636.36/24,463.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,144.96

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