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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,397.60, 36,634.80 and 14,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,397.60, 36,634.80 and 14,029.60 is: 21,066.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,397.60 : 36,634.80 = 14,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,397.60/36,634.80 = 14,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,397.60x = 36,634.80 × 14,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,397.60x = 513,971,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,971,590.08/24,397.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,066.48

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