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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,356.32, 36,521.52 and 14,365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,356.32, 36,521.52 and 14,365.24 is: 21,540.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,356.32 : 36,521.52 = 14,365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,356.32/36,521.52 = 14,365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,356.32x = 36,521.52 × 14,365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,356.32x = 524,640,399.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,640,399.96/24,356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,540.22

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