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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,370.23, 36,550.09 and 14,231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,370.23, 36,550.09 and 14,231.84 is: 21,344.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,370.23 : 36,550.09 = 14,231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,370.23/36,550.09 = 14,231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,370.23x = 36,550.09 × 14,231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,370.23x = 520,174,961.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,174,961.71/24,370.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,344.69

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