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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.96, 36,027.48 and 14,678.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.96, 36,027.48 and 14,678.54 is: 22,005.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.96 : 36,027.48 = 14,678.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.96/36,027.48 = 14,678.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.96x = 36,027.48 × 14,678.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.96x = 528,830,806.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,830,806.28/24,031.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,005.31

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