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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,479.88, 36,720.63 and 15,014.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,479.88, 36,720.63 and 15,014.22 is: 22,521.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,479.88 : 36,720.63 = 15,014.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,479.88/36,720.63 = 15,014.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,479.88x = 36,720.63 × 15,014.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,479.88x = 551,331,617.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,331,617.36/24,479.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,521.83

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