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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,373.58, 36,555.09 and 14,235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,373.58, 36,555.09 and 14,235.18 is: 21,349.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,373.58 : 36,555.09 = 14,235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,373.58/36,555.09 = 14,235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,373.58x = 36,555.09 × 14,235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,373.58x = 520,368,232.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,368,232.68/24,373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,349.69

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