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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,717.44, 36,989.94 and 20,223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,717.44, 36,989.94 and 20,223.16 is: 30,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,717.44 : 36,989.94 = 20,223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,717.44/36,989.94 = 20,223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,717.44x = 36,989.94 × 20,223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,717.44x = 748,053,475.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,053,475.01/24,717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,264.20

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