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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,364.27, 36,595.54 and 14,522.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,364.27, 36,595.54 and 14,522.77 is: 21,813.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,364.27 : 36,595.54 = 14,522.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,364.27/36,595.54 = 14,522.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,364.27x = 36,595.54 × 14,522.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,364.27x = 531,468,427.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,468,427.47/24,364.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,813.44

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