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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,050.96, 35,985.68 and 14,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,050.96, 35,985.68 and 14,195.60 is: 21,239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,050.96 : 35,985.68 = 14,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,050.96/35,985.68 = 14,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,050.96x = 35,985.68 × 14,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,050.96x = 510,838,319.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,838,319.01/24,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,239.83

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