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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,032.76, 36,023.61 and 14,176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,032.76, 36,023.61 and 14,176.68 is: 21,249.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,032.76 : 36,023.61 = 14,176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,032.76/36,023.61 = 14,176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,032.76x = 36,023.61 × 14,176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,032.76x = 510,695,191.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,695,191.41/24,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,249.96

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