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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.14, 36,708.98 and 13,950.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.14, 36,708.98 and 13,950.16 is: 20,891.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.14 : 36,708.98 = 13,950.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.14/36,708.98 = 13,950.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.14x = 36,708.98 × 13,950.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.14x = 512,096,144.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,096,144.44/24,512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,891.53

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