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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,045.91, 36,031.96 and 14,671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,045.91, 36,031.96 and 14,671.88 is: 21,985.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,045.91 : 36,031.96 = 14,671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,045.91/36,031.96 = 14,671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,045.91x = 36,031.96 × 14,671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,045.91x = 528,656,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,656,810.53/24,045.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,985.31

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