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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,314.09, 36,367.45 and 14,931.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,314.09, 36,367.45 and 14,931.05 is: 22,332.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,314.09 : 36,367.45 = 14,931.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,314.09/36,367.45 = 14,931.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,314.09x = 36,367.45 × 14,931.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,314.09x = 543,003,995.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,003,995.16/24,314.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,332.90

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