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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,284.16, 36,437.76 and 14,442.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,284.16, 36,437.76 and 14,442.84 is: 21,671.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,284.16 : 36,437.76 = 14,442.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,284.16/36,437.76 = 14,442.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,284.16x = 36,437.76 × 14,442.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,284.16x = 526,264,737.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,264,737.64/24,284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,671.11

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