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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,493.70, 36,740.55 and 14,096.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,493.70, 36,740.55 and 14,096.90 is: 21,145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,493.70 : 36,740.55 = 14,096.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,493.70/36,740.55 = 14,096.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,493.70x = 36,740.55 × 14,096.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,493.70x = 517,927,859.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,927,859.30/24,493.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,145.35

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