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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,569.62, 36,825.27 and 14,159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,569.62, 36,825.27 and 14,159.86 is: 21,222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,569.62 : 36,825.27 = 14,159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,569.62/36,825.27 = 14,159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,569.62x = 36,825.27 × 14,159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,569.62x = 521,440,667.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,440,667.66/24,569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,222.98

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