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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,557.80, 36,792.66 and 14,923.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,557.80, 36,792.66 and 14,923.14 is: 22,357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,557.80 : 36,792.66 = 14,923.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,557.80/36,792.66 = 14,923.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,557.80x = 36,792.66 × 14,923.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,557.80x = 549,062,016.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,062,016.15/24,557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,357.95

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