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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.71, 36,369.89 and 14,932.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.71, 36,369.89 and 14,932.67 is: 22,335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.71 : 36,369.89 = 14,932.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.71/36,369.89 = 14,932.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.71x = 36,369.89 × 14,932.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.71x = 543,099,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,099,490.64/24,315.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,335.33

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