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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,059.84, 36,056.95 and 14,703.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,059.84, 36,056.95 and 14,703.12 is: 22,034.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,059.84 : 36,056.95 = 14,703.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,059.84/36,056.95 = 14,703.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,059.84x = 36,056.95 × 14,703.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,059.84x = 530,149,625.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,149,625.93/24,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,034.63

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