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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,356.80, 36,533.70 and 14,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,356.80, 36,533.70 and 14,998.60 is: 22,496.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,356.80 : 36,533.70 = 14,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,356.80/36,533.70 = 14,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,356.80x = 36,533.70 × 14,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,356.80x = 547,954,352.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,954,352.82/24,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,496.98

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