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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,091.16, 36,147.68 and 14,249.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,091.16, 36,147.68 and 14,249.66 is: 21,380.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,091.16 : 36,147.68 = 14,249.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,091.16/36,147.68 = 14,249.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,091.16x = 36,147.68 × 14,249.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,091.16x = 515,092,078.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,092,078.54/24,091.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,380.96

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