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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,272.54, 36,362.12 and 14,885.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,272.54, 36,362.12 and 14,885.16 is: 22,299.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,272.54 : 36,362.12 = 14,885.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,272.54/36,362.12 = 14,885.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,272.54x = 36,362.12 × 14,885.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,272.54x = 541,255,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,255,974.14/24,272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,299.11

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