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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,445.20, 36,712.35 and 14,603.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,445.20, 36,712.35 and 14,603.70 is: 21,932.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,445.20 : 36,712.35 = 14,603.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,445.20/36,712.35 = 14,603.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,445.20x = 36,712.35 × 14,603.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,445.20x = 536,136,145.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,136,145.70/24,445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,932.16

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