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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,396.96, 36,624.58 and 14,540.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,396.96, 36,624.58 and 14,540.88 is: 21,828.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,396.96 : 36,624.58 = 14,540.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,396.96/36,624.58 = 14,540.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,396.96x = 36,624.58 × 14,540.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,396.96x = 532,553,622.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,553,622.83/24,396.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,828.69

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