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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,060.46, 35,999.92 and 14,205.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,060.46, 35,999.92 and 14,205.10 is: 21,254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,060.46 : 35,999.92 = 14,205.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,060.46/35,999.92 = 14,205.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,060.46x = 35,999.92 × 14,205.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,060.46x = 511,382,463.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,382,463.59/24,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,254.06

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