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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.47, 36,506.43 and 14,980.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.47, 36,506.43 and 14,980.70 is: 22,485.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.47 : 36,506.43 = 14,980.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.47/36,506.43 = 14,980.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.47x = 36,506.43 × 14,980.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.47x = 546,891,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,891,875.90/24,322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,485.05

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