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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,524.16, 36,786.24 and 14,666.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,524.16, 36,786.24 and 14,666.32 is: 21,999.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,524.16 : 36,786.24 = 14,666.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,524.16/36,786.24 = 14,666.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,524.16x = 36,786.24 × 14,666.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,524.16x = 539,518,767.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,518,767.44/24,524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,999.48

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