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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,385.47, 36,543.09 and 14,366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,385.47, 36,543.09 and 14,366.58 is: 21,529.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,385.47 : 36,543.09 = 14,366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,385.47/36,543.09 = 14,366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,385.47x = 36,543.09 × 14,366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,385.47x = 524,999,225.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,999,225.93/24,385.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,529.18

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