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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,498.70, 36,792.60 and 14,657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,498.70, 36,792.60 and 14,657.20 is: 22,012.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,498.70 : 36,792.60 = 14,657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,498.70/36,792.60 = 14,657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,498.70x = 36,792.60 × 14,657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,498.70x = 539,276,496.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,276,496.72/24,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,012.45

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