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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,006.10, 36,009.15 and 14,140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,006.10, 36,009.15 and 14,140.30 is: 21,210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,006.10 : 36,009.15 = 14,140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,006.10/36,009.15 = 14,140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,006.10x = 36,009.15 × 14,140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,006.10x = 509,180,183.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,180,183.75/24,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,210.45

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