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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,536.89, 36,757.82 and 14,683.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,536.89, 36,757.82 and 14,683.93 is: 21,997.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,536.89 : 36,757.82 = 14,683.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,536.89/36,757.82 = 14,683.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,536.89x = 36,757.82 × 14,683.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,536.89x = 539,749,182.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,749,182.41/24,536.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,997.46

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