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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,570.52, 36,820.58 and 14,018.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,570.52, 36,820.58 and 14,018.72 is: 21,007.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,570.52 : 36,820.58 = 14,018.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,570.52/36,820.58 = 14,018.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,570.52x = 36,820.58 × 14,018.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,570.52x = 516,177,147.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,177,147.06/24,570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,007.99

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