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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,159.60, 36,181.80 and 14,828.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,159.60, 36,181.80 and 14,828.40 is: 22,207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,159.60 : 36,181.80 = 14,828.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,159.60/36,181.80 = 14,828.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,159.60x = 36,181.80 × 14,828.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,159.60x = 536,518,203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,518,203.12/24,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,207.25

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