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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.86, 36,361.42 and 14,941.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.86, 36,361.42 and 14,941.76 is: 22,361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.86 : 36,361.42 = 14,941.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.86/36,361.42 = 14,941.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.86x = 36,361.42 × 14,941.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.86x = 543,303,610.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,303,610.90/24,295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,361.98

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