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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,046.10, 36,069.15 and 14,190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,046.10, 36,069.15 and 14,190.10 is: 21,285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,046.10 : 36,069.15 = 14,190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,046.10/36,069.15 = 14,190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,046.10x = 36,069.15 × 14,190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,046.10x = 511,824,845.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,824,845.42/24,046.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,285.15

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