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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.96, 36,371.76 and 14,933.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.96, 36,371.76 and 14,933.92 is: 22,337.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.96 : 36,371.76 = 14,933.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.96/36,371.76 = 14,933.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.96x = 36,371.76 × 14,933.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.96x = 543,172,954.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,172,954.10/24,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,337.21

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