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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,205.60, 36,250.80 and 14,874.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,205.60, 36,250.80 and 14,874.40 is: 22,276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,205.60 : 36,250.80 = 14,874.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,205.60/36,250.80 = 14,874.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,205.60x = 36,250.80 × 14,874.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,205.60x = 539,208,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,208,899.52/24,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,276.20

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