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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,522.90, 36,711.45 and 14,657.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,522.90, 36,711.45 and 14,657.10 is: 21,942.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,522.90 : 36,711.45 = 14,657.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,522.90/36,711.45 = 14,657.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,522.90x = 36,711.45 × 14,657.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,522.90x = 538,083,393.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,083,393.80/24,522.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,942.08

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