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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.37, 36,875.85 and 14,061.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.37, 36,875.85 and 14,061.39 is: 21,058.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.37 : 36,875.85 = 14,061.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.37/36,875.85 = 14,061.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.37x = 36,875.85 × 14,061.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.37x = 518,525,708.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,525,708.43/24,623.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,058.28

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