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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,665.40, 36,998.10 and 14,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,665.40, 36,998.10 and 14,297.40 is: 21,446.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,665.40 : 36,998.10 = 14,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,665.40/36,998.10 = 14,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,665.40x = 36,998.10 × 14,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,665.40x = 528,976,634.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,976,634.94/24,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,446.10

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