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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.60, 36,227.40 and 14,935.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.60, 36,227.40 and 14,935.60 is: 22,403.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.60 : 36,227.40 = 14,935.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.60/36,227.40 = 14,935.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.60x = 36,227.40 × 14,935.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.60x = 541,077,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,077,955.44/24,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,403.40

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