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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,065.52, 36,039.42 and 14,709.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,065.52, 36,039.42 and 14,709.48 is: 22,028.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,065.52 : 36,039.42 = 14,709.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,065.52/36,039.42 = 14,709.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,065.52x = 36,039.42 × 14,709.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,065.52x = 530,121,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,121,127.70/24,065.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,028.24

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