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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,474.96, 36,711.18 and 14,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,474.96, 36,711.18 and 14,348.96 is: 21,522.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,474.96 : 36,711.18 = 14,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,474.96/36,711.18 = 14,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,474.96x = 36,711.18 × 14,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,474.96x = 526,767,207.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,767,207.48/24,474.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,522.70

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