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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,433.53, 36,661.23 and 14,045.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,433.53, 36,661.23 and 14,045.28 is: 21,074.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,433.53 : 36,661.23 = 14,045.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,433.53/36,661.23 = 14,045.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,433.53x = 36,661.23 × 14,045.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,433.53x = 514,917,240.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,917,240.49/24,433.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,074.21

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