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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,274.84, 36,365.60 and 14,887.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,274.84, 36,365.60 and 14,887.48 is: 22,302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,274.84 : 36,365.60 = 14,887.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,274.84/36,365.60 = 14,887.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,274.84x = 36,365.60 × 14,887.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,274.84x = 541,392,142.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,392,142.69/24,274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,302.60

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