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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,451.65, 36,630.32 and 14,598.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,451.65, 36,630.32 and 14,598.81 is: 21,870.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,451.65 : 36,630.32 = 14,598.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,451.65/36,630.32 = 14,598.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,451.65x = 36,630.32 × 14,598.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,451.65x = 534,759,008.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,759,008.93/24,451.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,870.06

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