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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,629.68, 36,934.76 and 14,248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,629.68, 36,934.76 and 14,248.72 is: 21,367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,629.68 : 36,934.76 = 14,248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,629.68/36,934.76 = 14,248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,629.68x = 36,934.76 × 14,248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,629.68x = 526,273,053.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,273,053.51/24,629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,367.43

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