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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,246.83, 36,408.49 and 14,429.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,246.83, 36,408.49 and 14,429.92 is: 21,667.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,246.83 : 36,408.49 = 14,429.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,246.83/36,408.49 = 14,429.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,246.83x = 36,408.49 × 14,429.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,246.83x = 525,371,598.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,371,598.02/24,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,667.64

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