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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,076.44, 36,075.78 and 14,823

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,076.44, 36,075.78 and 14,823 is: 22,210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,076.44 : 36,075.78 = 14,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,076.44/36,075.78 = 14,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,076.44x = 36,075.78 × 14,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,076.44x = 534,751,286.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,751,286.94/24,076.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,210.56

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