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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,165.54, 36,277.47 and 14,315.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,165.54, 36,277.47 and 14,315.94 is: 21,491.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,165.54 : 36,277.47 = 14,315.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,165.54/36,277.47 = 14,315.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,165.54x = 36,277.47 × 14,315.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,165.54x = 519,346,083.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,346,083.87/24,165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,491.18

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