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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,138.10, 36,207.15 and 14,909.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,138.10, 36,207.15 and 14,909.30 is: 22,363.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,138.10 : 36,207.15 = 14,909.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,138.10/36,207.15 = 14,909.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,138.10x = 36,207.15 × 14,909.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,138.10x = 539,823,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,823,261.50/24,138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,363.95

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