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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,507.06, 36,759.81 and 14,579.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,507.06, 36,759.81 and 14,579.82 is: 21,869.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,507.06 : 36,759.81 = 14,579.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,507.06/36,759.81 = 14,579.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,507.06x = 36,759.81 × 14,579.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,507.06x = 535,951,413.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,951,413.03/24,507.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,869.27

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