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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,382.09, 36,567.66 and 14,524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,382.09, 36,567.66 and 14,524.18 is: 21,783.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,382.09 : 36,567.66 = 14,524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,382.09/36,567.66 = 14,524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,382.09x = 36,567.66 × 14,524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,382.09x = 531,115,276.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,115,276.02/24,382.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,783.01

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