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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,255.40, 36,310.20 and 14,389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,255.40, 36,310.20 and 14,389.60 is: 21,541.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,255.40 : 36,310.20 = 14,389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,255.40/36,310.20 = 14,389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,255.40x = 36,310.20 × 14,389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,255.40x = 522,489,253.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,489,253.92/24,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,541.15

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