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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,621.30, 36,896.13 and 14,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,621.30, 36,896.13 and 14,058.72 is: 21,067.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,621.30 : 36,896.13 = 14,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,621.30/36,896.13 = 14,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,621.30x = 36,896.13 × 14,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,621.30x = 518,712,360.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,712,360.75/24,621.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,067.63

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