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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.20, 36,328.08 and 14,369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.20, 36,328.08 and 14,369.84 is: 21,561.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.20 : 36,328.08 = 14,369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.20/36,328.08 = 14,369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.20x = 36,328.08 × 14,369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.20x = 522,028,697.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,028,697.11/24,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,561.45

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