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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,570.12, 36,826.02 and 14,160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,570.12, 36,826.02 and 14,160.36 is: 21,223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,570.12 : 36,826.02 = 14,160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,570.12/36,826.02 = 14,160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,570.12x = 36,826.02 × 14,160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,570.12x = 521,469,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,469,700.57/24,570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,223.73

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