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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,554.66, 36,868.91 and 14,737.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,554.66, 36,868.91 and 14,737.86 is: 22,128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,554.66 : 36,868.91 = 14,737.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,554.66/36,868.91 = 14,737.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,554.66x = 36,868.91 × 14,737.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,554.66x = 543,368,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,368,760.24/24,554.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,128.95

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