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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,172.54, 36,257.34 and 14,374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,172.54, 36,257.34 and 14,374.18 is: 21,560.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,172.54 : 36,257.34 = 14,374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,172.54/36,257.34 = 14,374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,172.54x = 36,257.34 × 14,374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,172.54x = 521,169,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,169,531.48/24,172.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,560.40

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