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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.04, 36,279.72 and 14,317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.04, 36,279.72 and 14,317.44 is: 21,493.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.04 : 36,279.72 = 14,317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.04/36,279.72 = 14,317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.04x = 36,279.72 × 14,317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.04x = 519,432,714.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,432,714.32/24,167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,493.44

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