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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,135.96, 36,228.96 and 14,782.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,135.96, 36,228.96 and 14,782.44 is: 22,188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,135.96 : 36,228.96 = 14,782.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,135.96/36,228.96 = 14,782.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,135.96x = 36,228.96 × 14,782.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,135.96x = 535,552,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,552,427.46/24,135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,188.98

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