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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,032.96, 36,028.98 and 14,679.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,032.96, 36,028.98 and 14,679.54 is: 22,006.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,032.96 : 36,028.98 = 14,679.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,032.96/36,028.98 = 14,679.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,032.96x = 36,028.98 × 14,679.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,032.96x = 528,888,853.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,888,853.07/24,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,006.81

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