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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.52, 36,358.74 and 14,396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.52, 36,358.74 and 14,396.28 is: 21,580.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.52 : 36,358.74 = 14,396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.52/36,358.74 = 14,396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.52x = 36,358.74 × 14,396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.52x = 523,430,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,430,601.49/24,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,580.74

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