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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.10, 36,275.65 and 14,831.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.10, 36,275.65 and 14,831.51 is: 22,222.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.10 : 36,275.65 = 14,831.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.10/36,275.65 = 14,831.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.10x = 36,275.65 × 14,831.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.10x = 538,022,447.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,022,447.27/24,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,222.14

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