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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.68, 36,020.94 and 14,677.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.68, 36,020.94 and 14,677.88 is: 21,990.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.68 : 36,020.94 = 14,677.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.68/36,020.94 = 14,677.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.68x = 36,020.94 × 14,677.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.68x = 528,711,034.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,711,034.81/24,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,990.52

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