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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.72, 35,976.40 and 14,186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.72, 35,976.40 and 14,186.72 is: 21,228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.72 : 35,976.40 = 14,186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.72/35,976.40 = 14,186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.72x = 35,976.40 × 14,186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.72x = 510,387,113.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,387,113.41/24,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,228.34

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