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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,148.65, 36,184.10 and 14,895.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,148.65, 36,184.10 and 14,895.21 is: 22,318.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,148.65 : 36,184.10 = 14,895.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,148.65/36,184.10 = 14,895.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,148.65x = 36,184.10 × 14,895.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,148.65x = 538,969,693.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,969,693.68/24,148.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,318.83

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