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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,617.76, 36,749.28 and 22,868.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,617.76, 36,749.28 and 22,868.16 is: 34,137.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,617.76 : 36,749.28 = 22,868.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,617.76/36,749.28 = 22,868.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,617.76x = 36,749.28 × 22,868.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,617.76x = 840,388,414.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,388,414.92/24,617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,137.49

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