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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,540.12, 36,781.02 and 14,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,540.12, 36,781.02 and 14,130 is: 21,178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,540.12 : 36,781.02 = 14,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,540.12/36,781.02 = 14,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,540.12x = 36,781.02 × 14,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,540.12x = 519,715,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,715,812.60/24,540.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,178.21

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