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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.67, 36,264.43 and 14,244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.67, 36,264.43 and 14,244.41 is: 21,366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.67 : 36,264.43 = 14,244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.67/36,264.43 = 14,244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.67x = 36,264.43 × 14,244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.67x = 516,565,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,565,409.34/24,176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.28

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