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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,480.37, 36,693.01 and 14,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,480.37, 36,693.01 and 14,599 is: 21,882.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,480.37 : 36,693.01 = 14,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,480.37/36,693.01 = 14,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,480.37x = 36,693.01 × 14,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,480.37x = 535,681,252.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,681,252.99/24,480.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,882.07

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