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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,170.79, 36,254.71 and 14,372.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,170.79, 36,254.71 and 14,372.43 is: 21,557.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,170.79 : 36,254.71 = 14,372.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,170.79/36,254.71 = 14,372.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,170.79x = 36,254.71 × 14,372.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,170.79x = 521,068,281.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,068,281.65/24,170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,557.77

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