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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,569.37, 36,827.79 and 14,016.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,569.37, 36,827.79 and 14,016.66 is: 21,010.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,569.37 : 36,827.79 = 14,016.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,569.37/36,827.79 = 14,016.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,569.37x = 36,827.79 × 14,016.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,569.37x = 516,202,610.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,202,610.98/24,569.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,010.01

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