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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.69, 36,326.31 and 14,864.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.69, 36,326.31 and 14,864.37 is: 22,264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.69 : 36,326.31 = 14,864.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.69/36,326.31 = 14,864.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.69x = 36,326.31 × 14,864.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.69x = 539,967,712.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,967,712.57/24,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,264.24

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