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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,561.64, 36,813.92 and 14,039.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,561.64, 36,813.92 and 14,039.04 is: 21,042.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,561.64 : 36,813.92 = 14,039.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,561.64/36,813.92 = 14,039.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,561.64x = 36,813.92 × 14,039.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,561.64x = 516,832,095.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,832,095.44/24,561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,042.25

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