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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,566.88, 36,849.98 and 14,014.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,566.88, 36,849.98 and 14,014.38 is: 21,021.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,566.88 : 36,849.98 = 14,014.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,566.88/36,849.98 = 14,014.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,566.88x = 36,849.98 × 14,014.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,566.88x = 516,429,795.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,429,795.94/24,566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,021.38

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