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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,129.73, 36,166.56 and 14,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,129.73, 36,166.56 and 14,277.30 is: 21,399.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,129.73 : 36,166.56 = 14,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,129.73/36,166.56 = 14,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,129.73x = 36,166.56 × 14,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,129.73x = 516,360,827.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,360,827.09/24,129.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,399.36

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