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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,383.60, 36,569.92 and 14,525.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,383.60, 36,569.92 and 14,525.68 is: 21,785.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,383.60 : 36,569.92 = 14,525.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,383.60/36,569.92 = 14,525.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,383.60x = 36,569.92 × 14,525.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,383.60x = 531,202,955.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,202,955.55/24,383.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,785.26

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