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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,147.15, 36,181.85 and 14,893.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,147.15, 36,181.85 and 14,893.71 is: 22,316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,147.15 : 36,181.85 = 14,893.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,147.15/36,181.85 = 14,893.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,147.15x = 36,181.85 × 14,893.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,147.15x = 538,881,906.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,881,906.69/24,147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,316.58

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