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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,205.82, 36,267.77 and 14,826.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,205.82, 36,267.77 and 14,826.23 is: 22,214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,205.82 : 36,267.77 = 14,826.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,205.82/36,267.77 = 14,826.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,205.82x = 36,267.77 × 14,826.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,205.82x = 537,714,044.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,714,044.14/24,205.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,214.25

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