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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.60, 36,210.90 and 14,911.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.60, 36,210.90 and 14,911.80 is: 22,367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.60 : 36,210.90 = 14,911.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.60/36,210.90 = 14,911.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.60x = 36,210.90 × 14,911.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.60x = 539,969,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,969,698.62/24,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,367.70

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