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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,314.96, 36,368.76 and 14,931.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,314.96, 36,368.76 and 14,931.92 is: 22,334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,314.96 : 36,368.76 = 14,931.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,314.96/36,368.76 = 14,931.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,314.96x = 36,368.76 × 14,931.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,314.96x = 543,055,414.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,055,414.82/24,314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,334.21

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