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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,597.33, 36,932.91 and 14,079.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,597.33, 36,932.91 and 14,079.24 is: 21,139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,597.33 : 36,932.91 = 14,079.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,597.33/36,932.91 = 14,079.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,597.33x = 36,932.91 × 14,079.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,597.33x = 519,987,303.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,987,303.79/24,597.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,139.99

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