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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,621.93, 36,929.40 and 14,057.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,621.93, 36,929.40 and 14,057.66 is: 21,084.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,621.93 : 36,929.40 = 14,057.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,621.93/36,929.40 = 14,057.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,621.93x = 36,929.40 × 14,057.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,621.93x = 519,140,860.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,140,860.16/24,621.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,084.49

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