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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,157.24, 36,291.18 and 14,303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,157.24, 36,291.18 and 14,303.32 is: 21,487.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,157.24 : 36,291.18 = 14,303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,157.24/36,291.18 = 14,303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,157.24x = 36,291.18 × 14,303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,157.24x = 519,084,360.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,084,360.72/24,157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,487.73

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