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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,216.69, 36,379.70 and 14,362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,216.69, 36,379.70 and 14,362.44 is: 21,576.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,216.69 : 36,379.70 = 14,362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,216.69/36,379.70 = 14,362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,216.69x = 36,379.70 × 14,362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,216.69x = 522,501,258.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,501,258.47/24,216.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,576.08

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