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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,168.47, 36,251.25 and 14,370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,168.47, 36,251.25 and 14,370.09 is: 21,554.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,168.47 : 36,251.25 = 14,370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,168.47/36,251.25 = 14,370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,168.47x = 36,251.25 × 14,370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,168.47x = 520,933,725.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,933,725.11/24,168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,554.27

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