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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,004.40, 36,006.60 and 14,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,004.40, 36,006.60 and 14,673.20 is: 22,009.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,004.40 : 36,006.60 = 14,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,004.40/36,006.60 = 14,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,004.40x = 36,006.60 × 14,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,004.40x = 528,332,043.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,332,043.12/24,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,009.80

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