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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.69, 36,329.31 and 14,866.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.69, 36,329.31 and 14,866.37 is: 22,267.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.69 : 36,329.31 = 14,866.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.69/36,329.31 = 14,866.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.69x = 36,329.31 × 14,866.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.69x = 540,084,964.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,084,964.30/24,254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,267.24

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