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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,556.20, 36,812.70 and 14,699.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,556.20, 36,812.70 and 14,699.40 is: 22,036.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,556.20 : 36,812.70 = 14,699.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,556.20/36,812.70 = 14,699.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,556.20x = 36,812.70 × 14,699.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,556.20x = 541,124,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,124,602.38/24,556.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,036.17

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