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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,355.97, 36,428.41 and 14,336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,355.97, 36,428.41 and 14,336.84 is: 21,443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,355.97 : 36,428.41 = 14,336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,355.97/36,428.41 = 14,336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,355.97x = 36,428.41 × 14,336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,355.97x = 522,268,292.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,268,292.16/24,355.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,443.13

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