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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.54, 36,573.28 and 14,391.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.54, 36,573.28 and 14,391.40 is: 21,591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.54 : 36,573.28 = 14,391.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.54/36,573.28 = 14,391.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.54x = 36,573.28 × 14,391.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.54x = 526,340,722.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,340,722.85/24,377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,591.21

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