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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,040.64, 36,015.84 and 14,150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,040.64, 36,015.84 and 14,150.24 is: 21,198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,040.64 : 36,015.84 = 14,150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,040.64/36,015.84 = 14,150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,040.64x = 36,015.84 × 14,150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,040.64x = 509,632,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,632,779.80/24,040.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,198.80

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