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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,128.16, 36,184.88 and 14,264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,128.16, 36,184.88 and 14,264.72 is: 21,392.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,128.16 : 36,184.88 = 14,264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,128.16/36,184.88 = 14,264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,128.16x = 36,184.88 × 14,264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,128.16x = 516,167,181.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,167,181.43/24,128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,392.73

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