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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,150.06, 36,180 and 14,259.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,150.06, 36,180 and 14,259.96 is: 21,363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,150.06 : 36,180 = 14,259.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,150.06/36,180 = 14,259.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,150.06x = 36,180 × 14,259.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,150.06x = 515,925,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,925,352.80/24,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,363.32

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