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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.40, 36,638.10 and 14,583.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.40, 36,638.10 and 14,583.90 is: 21,875.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.40 : 36,638.10 = 14,583.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.40/36,638.10 = 14,583.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.40x = 36,638.10 × 14,583.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.40x = 534,326,386.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,326,386.59/24,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,875.85

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