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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,334.63, 36,501.46 and 14,849.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,334.63, 36,501.46 and 14,849.74 is: 22,274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,334.63 : 36,501.46 = 14,849.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,334.63/36,501.46 = 14,849.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,334.63x = 36,501.46 × 14,849.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,334.63x = 542,037,190.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,037,190.62/24,334.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,274.31

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