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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.24, 36,349.72 and 14,876.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.24, 36,349.72 and 14,876.89 is: 22,286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.24 : 36,349.72 = 14,876.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.24/36,349.72 = 14,876.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.24x = 36,349.72 × 14,876.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.24x = 540,770,529.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,770,529.84/24,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,286.73

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