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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.14, 36,613.41 and 14,534.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.14, 36,613.41 and 14,534.70 is: 21,831.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.14 : 36,613.41 = 14,534.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.14/36,613.41 = 14,534.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.14x = 36,613.41 × 14,534.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.14x = 532,164,930.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,164,930.33/24,376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,831.39

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