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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.40, 36,163.95 and 14,809.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.40, 36,163.95 and 14,809.42 is: 22,157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.40 : 36,163.95 = 14,809.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.40/36,163.95 = 14,809.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.40x = 36,163.95 × 14,809.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.40x = 535,567,124.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,567,124.41/24,171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,157.06

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