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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476.84, 36,703.77 and 14,348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476.84, 36,703.77 and 14,348.28 is: 21,515.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476.84 : 36,703.77 = 14,348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476.84/36,703.77 = 14,348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476.84x = 36,703.77 × 14,348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476.84x = 526,635,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,635,969.02/24,476.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,515.69

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