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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.68, 36,041.04 and 14,156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.68, 36,041.04 and 14,156.08 is: 21,249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.68 : 36,041.04 = 14,156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.68/36,041.04 = 14,156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.68x = 36,041.04 × 14,156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.68x = 510,199,845.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,199,845.52/24,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,249.76

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