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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,396.66, 36,489.49 and 14,377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,396.66, 36,489.49 and 14,377.64 is: 21,504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,396.66 : 36,489.49 = 14,377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,396.66/36,489.49 = 14,377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,396.66x = 36,489.49 × 14,377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,396.66x = 524,632,532.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,632,532.61/24,396.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,504.28

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