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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.12, 36,254.52 and 14,170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.12, 36,254.52 and 14,170.32 is: 21,254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.12 : 36,254.52 = 14,170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.12/36,254.52 = 14,170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.12x = 36,254.52 × 14,170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.12x = 513,738,149.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,738,149.85/24,171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,254.21

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