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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,029.96, 36,024.49 and 14,676.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,029.96, 36,024.49 and 14,676.54 is: 22,002.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,029.96 : 36,024.49 = 14,676.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,029.96/36,024.49 = 14,676.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,029.96x = 36,024.49 × 14,676.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,029.96x = 528,714,696.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,714,696.68/24,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,002.32

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