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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,274.15, 36,364.58 and 14,886.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,274.15, 36,364.58 and 14,886.80 is: 22,301.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,274.15 : 36,364.58 = 14,886.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,274.15/36,364.58 = 14,886.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,274.15x = 36,364.58 × 14,886.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,274.15x = 541,352,165.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,352,165.48/24,274.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,301.59

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