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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,168.65, 36,251.53 and 14,370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,168.65, 36,251.53 and 14,370.28 is: 21,554.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,168.65 : 36,251.53 = 14,370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,168.65/36,251.53 = 14,370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,168.65x = 36,251.53 × 14,370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,168.65x = 520,944,509.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,944,509.97/24,168.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,554.56

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