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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,584.23, 36,913.15 and 14,066.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,584.23, 36,913.15 and 14,066.11 is: 21,120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,584.23 : 36,913.15 = 14,066.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,584.23/36,913.15 = 14,066.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,584.23x = 36,913.15 × 14,066.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,584.23x = 519,224,428.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,224,428.35/24,584.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,120.22

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