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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,463.71, 36,489.93 and 22,221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,463.71, 36,489.93 and 22,221.36 is: 33,145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,463.71 : 36,489.93 = 22,221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,463.71/36,489.93 = 22,221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,463.71x = 36,489.93 × 22,221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,463.71x = 810,855,870.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,855,870.90/24,463.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,145.25

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