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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,246.33, 36,407.74 and 14,429.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,246.33, 36,407.74 and 14,429.42 is: 21,666.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,246.33 : 36,407.74 = 14,429.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,246.33/36,407.74 = 14,429.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,246.33x = 36,407.74 × 14,429.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,246.33x = 525,342,571.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,342,571.71/24,246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,666.89

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