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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,170.04, 36,253.59 and 14,371.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,170.04, 36,253.59 and 14,371.67 is: 21,556.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,170.04 : 36,253.59 = 14,371.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,170.04/36,253.59 = 14,371.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,170.04x = 36,253.59 × 14,371.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,170.04x = 521,024,631.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,024,631.80/24,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,556.63

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