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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,475.96, 36,712.68 and 14,349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,475.96, 36,712.68 and 14,349.96 is: 21,524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,475.96 : 36,712.68 = 14,349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,475.96/36,712.68 = 14,349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,475.96x = 36,712.68 × 14,349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,475.96x = 526,825,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,825,489.49/24,475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,524.20

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