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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,214.44, 36,376.33 and 14,360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,214.44, 36,376.33 and 14,360.18 is: 21,572.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,214.44 : 36,376.33 = 14,360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,214.44/36,376.33 = 14,360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,214.44x = 36,376.33 × 14,360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,214.44x = 522,370,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,370,591.50/24,214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,572.69

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