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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,271.84, 36,361.11 and 14,884.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,271.84, 36,361.11 and 14,884.48 is: 22,298.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,271.84 : 36,361.11 = 14,884.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,271.84/36,361.11 = 14,884.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,271.84x = 36,361.11 × 14,884.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,271.84x = 541,216,140.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,216,140.15/24,271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,298.11

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