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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.24, 36,481.92 and 14,430.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.24, 36,481.92 and 14,430.72 is: 21,645.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.24 : 36,481.92 = 14,430.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.24/36,481.92 = 14,430.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.24x = 36,481.92 × 14,430.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.24x = 526,460,372.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,460,372.58/24,322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,645.23

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