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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,563.48, 36,844.93 and 14,705.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,563.48, 36,844.93 and 14,705.51 is: 22,058.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,563.48 : 36,844.93 = 14,705.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,563.48/36,844.93 = 14,705.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,563.48x = 36,844.93 × 14,705.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,563.48x = 541,823,486.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,823,486.56/24,563.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,058.09

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