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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,523.20, 36,763.20 and 14,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,523.20, 36,763.20 and 14,666.40 is: 21,986.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,523.20 : 36,763.20 = 14,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,523.20/36,763.20 = 14,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,523.20x = 36,763.20 × 14,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,523.20x = 539,183,796.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,183,796.48/24,523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,986.68

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