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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,373.96, 36,555.65 and 14,235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,373.96, 36,555.65 and 14,235.56 is: 21,350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,373.96 : 36,555.65 = 14,235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,373.96/36,555.65 = 14,235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,373.96x = 36,555.65 × 14,235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,373.96x = 520,389,894.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,389,894.96/24,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,350.24

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