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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,720.39, 36,900.77 and 22,893.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,720.39, 36,900.77 and 22,893.03 is: 34,173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,720.39 : 36,900.77 = 22,893.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,720.39/36,900.77 = 22,893.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,720.39x = 36,900.77 × 22,893.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,720.39x = 844,770,320.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,770,320.17/24,720.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,173.02

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