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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.60, 36,698.40 and 22,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.60, 36,698.40 and 22,315.20 is: 33,472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.60 : 36,698.40 = 22,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.60/36,698.40 = 22,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.60x = 36,698.40 × 22,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.60x = 818,932,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,932,135.68/24,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,472.80

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