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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,551.65, 36,798.91 and 14,029.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,551.65, 36,798.91 and 14,029.05 is: 21,027.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,551.65 : 36,798.91 = 14,029.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,551.65/36,798.91 = 14,029.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,551.65x = 36,798.91 × 14,029.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,551.65x = 516,253,564.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,253,564.34/24,551.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,027.25

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