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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,535.22, 36,802.68 and 14,677.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,535.22, 36,802.68 and 14,677.26 is: 22,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,535.22 : 36,802.68 = 14,677.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,535.22/36,802.68 = 14,677.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,535.22x = 36,802.68 × 14,677.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,535.22x = 540,162,503.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,162,503.06/24,535.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,015.80

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