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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,092.91, 36,150.30 and 14,251.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,092.91, 36,150.30 and 14,251.41 is: 21,383.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,092.91 : 36,150.30 = 14,251.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,092.91/36,150.30 = 14,251.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,092.91x = 36,150.30 × 14,251.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,092.91x = 515,192,746.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,192,746.92/24,092.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,383.58

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