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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.02, 36,044.67 and 14,712.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.02, 36,044.67 and 14,712.98 is: 22,033.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.02 : 36,044.67 = 14,712.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.02/36,044.67 = 14,712.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.02x = 36,044.67 × 14,712.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.02x = 530,324,508.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,324,508.82/24,069.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.49

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