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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,294.91, 36,360.06 and 14,940.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,294.91, 36,360.06 and 14,940.85 is: 22,360.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,294.91 : 36,360.06 = 14,940.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,294.91/36,360.06 = 14,940.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,294.91x = 36,360.06 × 14,940.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,294.91x = 543,250,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,250,202.45/24,294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,360.66

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