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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.53, 36,354.99 and 14,937.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.53, 36,354.99 and 14,937.47 is: 22,355.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.53 : 36,354.99 = 14,937.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.53/36,354.99 = 14,937.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.53x = 36,354.99 × 14,937.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.53x = 543,051,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,051,572.48/24,291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,355.60

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