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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,504.76, 36,710.88 and 14,479.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,504.76, 36,710.88 and 14,479.59 is: 21,692.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,504.76 : 36,710.88 = 14,479.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,504.76/36,710.88 = 14,479.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,504.76x = 36,710.88 × 14,479.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,504.76x = 531,558,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,558,490.94/24,504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,692.05

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