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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,273.54, 36,363.62 and 14,886.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,273.54, 36,363.62 and 14,886.16 is: 22,300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,273.54 : 36,363.62 = 14,886.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,273.54/36,363.62 = 14,886.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,273.54x = 36,363.62 × 14,886.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,273.54x = 541,314,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,314,665.50/24,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,300.61

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