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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,321.68, 36,550.88 and 14,462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,321.68, 36,550.88 and 14,462.72 is: 21,734.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,321.68 : 36,550.88 = 14,462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,321.68/36,550.88 = 14,462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,321.68x = 36,550.88 × 14,462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,321.68x = 528,625,143.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,625,143.19/24,321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,734.73

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