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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,510.60, 36,717.30 and 14,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,510.60, 36,717.30 and 14,110.20 is: 21,137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,510.60 : 36,717.30 = 14,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,510.60/36,717.30 = 14,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,510.60x = 36,717.30 × 14,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,510.60x = 518,088,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,088,446.46/24,510.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,137.32

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