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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.68, 36,019.44 and 14,676.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.68, 36,019.44 and 14,676.88 is: 21,989.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.68 : 36,019.44 = 14,676.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.68/36,019.44 = 14,676.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.68x = 36,019.44 × 14,676.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.68x = 528,652,998.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,652,998.55/24,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,989.02

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