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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,562.80, 36,804.68 and 14,697.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,562.80, 36,804.68 and 14,697.40 is: 22,022.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,562.80 : 36,804.68 = 14,697.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,562.80/36,804.68 = 14,697.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,562.80x = 36,804.68 × 14,697.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,562.80x = 540,933,103.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,933,103.83/24,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,022.45

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