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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,166.54, 36,278.97 and 14,316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,166.54, 36,278.97 and 14,316.94 is: 21,492.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,166.54 : 36,278.97 = 14,316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,166.54/36,278.97 = 14,316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,166.54x = 36,278.97 × 14,316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,166.54x = 519,403,836.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,403,836.75/24,166.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,492.69

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