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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,247.06, 36,408.88 and 14,430.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,247.06, 36,408.88 and 14,430.16 is: 21,668.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,247.06 : 36,408.88 = 14,430.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,247.06/36,408.88 = 14,430.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,247.06x = 36,408.88 × 14,430.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,247.06x = 525,385,963.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,385,963.82/24,247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,668.03

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