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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.67, 36,444.60 and 14,451.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.67, 36,444.60 and 14,451.84 is: 21,669.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.67 : 36,444.60 = 14,451.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.67/36,444.60 = 14,451.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.67x = 36,444.60 × 14,451.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.67x = 526,691,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,691,528.06/24,305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,669.49

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