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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.59, 36,408.69 and 14,152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.59, 36,408.69 and 14,152.24 is: 21,221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.59 : 36,408.69 = 14,152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.59/36,408.69 = 14,152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.59x = 36,408.69 × 14,152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.59x = 515,264,319.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,264,319.87/24,280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,221.24

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