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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,207.05, 36,316.73 and 14,220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,207.05, 36,316.73 and 14,220.25 is: 21,333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,207.05 : 36,316.73 = 14,220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,207.05/36,316.73 = 14,220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,207.05x = 36,316.73 × 14,220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,207.05x = 516,432,924.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,432,924.54/24,207.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,333.99

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