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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,536.64, 36,757.44 and 14,683.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,536.64, 36,757.44 and 14,683.68 is: 21,997.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,536.64 : 36,757.44 = 14,683.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,536.64/36,757.44 = 14,683.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,536.64x = 36,757.44 × 14,683.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,536.64x = 539,734,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,734,486.58/24,536.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,997.08

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