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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.20, 36,768.30 and 14,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.20, 36,768.30 and 14,115.40 is: 21,173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.20 : 36,768.30 = 14,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.20/36,768.30 = 14,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.20x = 36,768.30 × 14,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.20x = 518,999,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,999,261.82/24,512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,173.10

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