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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,591.41, 36,924.02 and 14,073.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,591.41, 36,924.02 and 14,073.30 is: 21,131.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,591.41 : 36,924.02 = 14,073.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,591.41/36,924.02 = 14,073.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,591.41x = 36,924.02 × 14,073.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,591.41x = 519,642,810.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,642,810.67/24,591.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,131.07

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