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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,396.54, 36,623.90 and 14,540.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,396.54, 36,623.90 and 14,540.46 is: 21,828.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,396.54 : 36,623.90 = 14,540.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,396.54/36,623.90 = 14,540.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,396.54x = 36,623.90 × 14,540.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,396.54x = 532,528,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,528,352.99/24,396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,828.03

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