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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,298.94, 36,365.77 and 14,934.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,298.94, 36,365.77 and 14,934.03 is: 22,350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,298.94 : 36,365.77 = 14,934.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,298.94/36,365.77 = 14,934.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,298.94x = 36,365.77 × 14,934.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,298.94x = 543,087,500.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,087,500.15/24,298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,350.25

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