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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,522.41, 36,820.51 and 14,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,522.41, 36,820.51 and 14,004.30 is: 21,027.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,522.41 : 36,820.51 = 14,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,522.41/36,820.51 = 14,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,522.41x = 36,820.51 × 14,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,522.41x = 515,645,468.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,645,468.19/24,522.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,027.52

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