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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.46, 36,369.51 and 14,932.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.46, 36,369.51 and 14,932.42 is: 22,334.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.46 : 36,369.51 = 14,932.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.46/36,369.51 = 14,932.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.46x = 36,369.51 × 14,932.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.46x = 543,084,798.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,084,798.51/24,315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,334.96

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