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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,382.14, 36,573.24 and 5,914.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,382.14, 36,573.24 and 5,914.14 is: 8,871.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,382.14 : 36,573.24 = 5,914.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,382.14/36,573.24 = 5,914.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,382.14x = 36,573.24 × 5,914.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,382.14x = 216,299,261.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,299,261.61/24,382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,871.22

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