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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,549.28, 36,823.68 and 14,691.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,549.28, 36,823.68 and 14,691.28 is: 22,036.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,549.28 : 36,823.68 = 14,691.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,549.28/36,823.68 = 14,691.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,549.28x = 36,823.68 × 14,691.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,549.28x = 540,986,993.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,986,993.51/24,549.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,036.78

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