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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,203.34, 36,262.62 and 14,841.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,203.34, 36,262.62 and 14,841.09 is: 22,235.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,203.34 : 36,262.62 = 14,841.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,203.34/36,262.62 = 14,841.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,203.34x = 36,262.62 × 14,841.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,203.34x = 538,176,807.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,176,807.06/24,203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,235.64

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