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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,273.84, 36,364.10 and 14,886.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,273.84, 36,364.10 and 14,886.48 is: 22,301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,273.84 : 36,364.10 = 14,886.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,273.84/36,364.10 = 14,886.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,273.84x = 36,364.10 × 14,886.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,273.84x = 541,333,447.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,333,447.37/24,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,301.10

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