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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,533.16, 36,799.74 and 14,675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,533.16, 36,799.74 and 14,675.28 is: 22,012.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,533.16 : 36,799.74 = 14,675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,533.16/36,799.74 = 14,675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,533.16x = 36,799.74 × 14,675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,533.16x = 540,046,488.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,046,488.43/24,533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,012.92

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