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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,233.25, 36,279.39 and 14,844.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,233.25, 36,279.39 and 14,844.75 is: 22,223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,233.25 : 36,279.39 = 14,844.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,233.25/36,279.39 = 14,844.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,233.25x = 36,279.39 × 14,844.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,233.25x = 538,558,474.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,558,474.70/24,233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,223.95

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