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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,058.46, 35,996.92 and 14,203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,058.46, 35,996.92 and 14,203.10 is: 21,251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,058.46 : 35,996.92 = 14,203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,058.46/35,996.92 = 14,203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,058.46x = 35,996.92 × 14,203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,058.46x = 511,267,854.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,267,854.45/24,058.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,251.06

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