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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,189.36, 36,286.92 and 14,825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,189.36, 36,286.92 and 14,825.04 is: 22,239.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,189.36 : 36,286.92 = 14,825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,189.36/36,286.92 = 14,825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,189.36x = 36,286.92 × 14,825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,189.36x = 537,955,040.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,955,040.48/24,189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,239.33

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