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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,525.16, 36,787.74 and 14,667.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,525.16, 36,787.74 and 14,667.32 is: 22,000.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,525.16 : 36,787.74 = 14,667.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,525.16/36,787.74 = 14,667.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,525.16x = 36,787.74 × 14,667.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,525.16x = 539,577,554.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,577,554.66/24,525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,000.98

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