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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,098.64, 36,158.96 and 14,257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,098.64, 36,158.96 and 14,257.20 is: 21,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,098.64 : 36,158.96 = 14,257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,098.64/36,158.96 = 14,257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,098.64x = 36,158.96 × 14,257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,098.64x = 515,525,524.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,525,524.51/24,098.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,392.31

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