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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.83, 36,021.51 and 14,678.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.83, 36,021.51 and 14,678.42 is: 21,991.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.83 : 36,021.51 = 14,678.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.83/36,021.51 = 14,678.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.83x = 36,021.51 × 14,678.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.83x = 528,738,672.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,738,672.71/24,042.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,991.54

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