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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.94, 36,326.69 and 14,864.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.94, 36,326.69 and 14,864.62 is: 22,264.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.94 : 36,326.69 = 14,864.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.94/36,326.69 = 14,864.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.94x = 36,326.69 × 14,864.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.94x = 539,982,368.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,982,368.38/24,252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,264.61

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