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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,267.20, 36,399.36 and 14,277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,267.20, 36,399.36 and 14,277.52 is: 21,415.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,267.20 : 36,399.36 = 14,277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,267.20/36,399.36 = 14,277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,267.20x = 36,399.36 × 14,277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,267.20x = 519,692,590.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,692,590.39/24,267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,415.43

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