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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.82, 36,079.86 and 14,196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.82, 36,079.86 and 14,196.44 is: 21,297.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.82 : 36,079.86 = 14,196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.82/36,079.86 = 14,196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.82x = 36,079.86 × 14,196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.82x = 512,205,567.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,205,567.70/24,049.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,297.69

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