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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.56, 36,182.25 and 14,261.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.56, 36,182.25 and 14,261.46 is: 21,365.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.56 : 36,182.25 = 14,261.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.56/36,182.25 = 14,261.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.56x = 36,182.25 × 14,261.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.56x = 516,011,711.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,011,711.09/24,151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,365.56

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