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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,641.08, 36,976.98 and 14,273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,641.08, 36,976.98 and 14,273.08 is: 21,418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,641.08 : 36,976.98 = 14,273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,641.08/36,976.98 = 14,273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,641.08x = 36,976.98 × 14,273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,641.08x = 527,775,393.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,775,393.70/24,641.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,418.52

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