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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,292.12, 36,355.88 and 14,938.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,292.12, 36,355.88 and 14,938.06 is: 22,356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,292.12 : 36,355.88 = 14,938.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,292.12/36,355.88 = 14,938.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,292.12x = 36,355.88 × 14,938.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,292.12x = 543,086,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,086,499.85/24,292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,356.49

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