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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,407.23, 36,572.55 and 14,541.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,407.23, 36,572.55 and 14,541.11 is: 21,788.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,407.23 : 36,572.55 = 14,541.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,407.23/36,572.55 = 14,541.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,407.23x = 36,572.55 × 14,541.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,407.23x = 531,805,472.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,805,472.53/24,407.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,788.85

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