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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,464.70, 36,697.05 and 14,067.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,464.70, 36,697.05 and 14,067.90 is: 21,101.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,464.70 : 36,697.05 = 14,067.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,464.70/36,697.05 = 14,067.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,464.70x = 36,697.05 × 14,067.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,464.70x = 516,250,429.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,250,429.70/24,464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,101.85

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