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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.60, 36,736.80 and 14,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.60, 36,736.80 and 14,097.60 is: 21,168.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.60 : 36,736.80 = 14,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.60/36,736.80 = 14,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.60x = 36,736.80 × 14,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.60x = 517,900,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,900,711.68/24,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,168.53

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