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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.70, 36,812.10 and 14,670.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.70, 36,812.10 and 14,670.20 is: 22,031.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.70 : 36,812.10 = 14,670.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.70/36,812.10 = 14,670.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.70x = 36,812.10 × 14,670.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.70x = 540,040,869.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,040,869.42/24,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,031.96

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