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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.64, 36,490.10 and 14,979.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.64, 36,490.10 and 14,979.13 is: 22,460.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.64 : 36,490.10 = 14,979.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.64/36,490.10 = 14,979.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.64x = 36,490.10 × 14,979.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.64x = 546,589,785.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,589,785.49/24,335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,460.46

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