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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,191.64, 36,315.14 and 14,836.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,191.64, 36,315.14 and 14,836.06 is: 22,271.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,191.64 : 36,315.14 = 14,836.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,191.64/36,315.14 = 14,836.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,191.64x = 36,315.14 × 14,836.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,191.64x = 538,773,567.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,773,567.16/24,191.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,271.07

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