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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,253.69, 36,327.81 and 14,865.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,253.69, 36,327.81 and 14,865.37 is: 22,265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,253.69 : 36,327.81 = 14,865.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,253.69/36,327.81 = 14,865.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,253.69x = 36,327.81 × 14,865.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,253.69x = 540,026,336.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,026,336.94/24,253.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,265.74

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