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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,177.70, 36,266.55 and 14,311.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,177.70, 36,266.55 and 14,311.90 is: 21,467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,177.70 : 36,266.55 = 14,311.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,177.70/36,266.55 = 14,311.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,177.70x = 36,266.55 × 14,311.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,177.70x = 519,043,236.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,043,236.95/24,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,467.85

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