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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.54, 36,433.76 and 14,340.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.54, 36,433.76 and 14,340.41 is: 21,448.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.54 : 36,433.76 = 14,340.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.54/36,433.76 = 14,340.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.54x = 36,433.76 × 14,340.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.54x = 522,474,802.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,474,802.37/24,359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,448.47

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