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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,158.58, 36,246.50 and 14,690.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,158.58, 36,246.50 and 14,690.16 is: 22,040.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158.58 : 36,246.50 = 14,690.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158.58/36,246.50 = 14,690.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158.58x = 36,246.50 × 14,690.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158.58x = 532,466,811.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,466,811.59/24,158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,040.49

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