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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,228.09, 36,354.48 and 14,247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,228.09, 36,354.48 and 14,247.27 is: 21,378.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,228.09 : 36,354.48 = 14,247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,228.09/36,354.48 = 14,247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,228.09x = 36,354.48 × 14,247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,228.09x = 517,952,092.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,952,092.27/24,228.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,378.16

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