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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,165.60, 36,190.80 and 14,834.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,165.60, 36,190.80 and 14,834.40 is: 22,216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,165.60 : 36,190.80 = 14,834.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,165.60/36,190.80 = 14,834.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,165.60x = 36,190.80 × 14,834.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,165.60x = 536,868,803.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,868,803.52/24,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,216.24

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