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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,272.84, 36,362.61 and 14,885.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,272.84, 36,362.61 and 14,885.48 is: 22,299.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,272.84 : 36,362.61 = 14,885.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,272.84/36,362.61 = 14,885.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,272.84x = 36,362.61 × 14,885.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,272.84x = 541,274,829.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,274,829.48/24,272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,299.61

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