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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,292.06, 36,355.79 and 14,938.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,292.06, 36,355.79 and 14,938.01 is: 22,356.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,292.06 : 36,355.79 = 14,938.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,292.06/36,355.79 = 14,938.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,292.06x = 36,355.79 × 14,938.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,292.06x = 543,082,898.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,082,898.11/24,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,356.40

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