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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,563.64, 36,816.92 and 14,041.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,563.64, 36,816.92 and 14,041.04 is: 21,045.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,563.64 : 36,816.92 = 14,041.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,563.64/36,816.92 = 14,041.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,563.64x = 36,816.92 × 14,041.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,563.64x = 516,947,846.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,947,846.40/24,563.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,045.25

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