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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.68, 36,042.54 and 14,157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.68, 36,042.54 and 14,157.08 is: 21,251.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.68 : 36,042.54 = 14,157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.68/36,042.54 = 14,157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.68x = 36,042.54 × 14,157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.68x = 510,257,122.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,257,122.18/24,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,251.26

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