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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,306.17, 36,445.35 and 14,452.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,306.17, 36,445.35 and 14,452.34 is: 21,670.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,306.17 : 36,445.35 = 14,452.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,306.17/36,445.35 = 14,452.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,306.17x = 36,445.35 × 14,452.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,306.17x = 526,720,589.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,720,589.62/24,306.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,670.24

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