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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,464.60, 36,735.30 and 14,096.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,464.60, 36,735.30 and 14,096.60 is: 21,167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,464.60 : 36,735.30 = 14,096.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,464.60/36,735.30 = 14,096.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,464.60x = 36,735.30 × 14,096.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,464.60x = 517,842,829.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,842,829.98/24,464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,167.03

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