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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.60, 36,022.80 and 14,145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.60, 36,022.80 and 14,145.80 is: 21,221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.60 : 36,022.80 = 14,145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.60/36,022.80 = 14,145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.60x = 36,022.80 × 14,145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.60x = 509,571,324.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,571,324.24/24,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,221.88

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