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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.20, 36,167.10 and 14,895.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.20, 36,167.10 and 14,895.40 is: 22,316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.20 : 36,167.10 = 14,895.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.20/36,167.10 = 14,895.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.20x = 36,167.10 × 14,895.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.20x = 538,723,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,723,421.34/24,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,316.44

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