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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,528.40, 36,719.70 and 14,662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,528.40, 36,719.70 and 14,662.60 is: 21,950.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,528.40 : 36,719.70 = 14,662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,528.40/36,719.70 = 14,662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,528.40x = 36,719.70 × 14,662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,528.40x = 538,406,273.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,406,273.22/24,528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,950.32

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