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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,232.25, 36,277.89 and 14,843.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,232.25, 36,277.89 and 14,843.75 is: 22,222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,232.25 : 36,277.89 = 14,843.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,232.25/36,277.89 = 14,843.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,232.25x = 36,277.89 × 14,843.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,232.25x = 538,499,748.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,499,748.30/24,232.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,222.45

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