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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.64, 36,085.50 and 14,155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.64, 36,085.50 and 14,155.56 is: 21,273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.64 : 36,085.50 = 14,155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.64/36,085.50 = 14,155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.64x = 36,085.50 × 14,155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.64x = 510,810,460.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,810,460.38/24,011.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,273.45

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