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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.80, 36,651.02 and 14,306.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.80, 36,651.02 and 14,306.73 is: 21,463.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.80 : 36,651.02 = 14,306.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.80/36,651.02 = 14,306.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.80x = 36,651.02 × 14,306.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.80x = 524,356,175.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,356,175.83/24,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,463.79

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