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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,086.48, 36,151.44 and 14,234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,086.48, 36,151.44 and 14,234.72 is: 21,364.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,086.48 : 36,151.44 = 14,234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,086.48/36,151.44 = 14,234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,086.48x = 36,151.44 × 14,234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,086.48x = 514,605,626.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,605,626.00/24,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,364.92

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