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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,238.44, 36,320.40 and 14,358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,238.44, 36,320.40 and 14,358.06 is: 21,515.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,238.44 : 36,320.40 = 14,358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,238.44/36,320.40 = 14,358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,238.44x = 36,320.40 × 14,358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,238.44x = 521,490,482.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,490,482.42/24,238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,515.02

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