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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.68, 36,093.12 and 14,077.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.68, 36,093.12 and 14,077.31 is: 21,109.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.68 : 36,093.12 = 14,077.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.68/36,093.12 = 14,077.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.68x = 36,093.12 × 14,077.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.68x = 508,094,094.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,094,094.15/24,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,109.30

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