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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.18, 36,494.82 and 14,961.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.18, 36,494.82 and 14,961.15 is: 22,444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.18 : 36,494.82 = 14,961.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.18/36,494.82 = 14,961.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.18x = 36,494.82 × 14,961.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.18x = 546,004,476.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,004,476.24/24,327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,444.22

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