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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.70, 36,011.55 and 14,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.70, 36,011.55 and 14,166.20 is: 21,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.70 : 36,011.55 = 14,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.70/36,011.55 = 14,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.70x = 36,011.55 × 14,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.70x = 510,146,819.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,146,819.61/24,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,249.30

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