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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,136.10, 36,204.15 and 14,907.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,136.10, 36,204.15 and 14,907.30 is: 22,360.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,136.10 : 36,204.15 = 14,907.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,136.10/36,204.15 = 14,907.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,136.10x = 36,204.15 × 14,907.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,136.10x = 539,706,125.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,706,125.30/24,136.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,360.95

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