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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,570.62, 36,826.76 and 14,160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,570.62, 36,826.76 and 14,160.86 is: 21,224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,570.62 : 36,826.76 = 14,160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,570.62/36,826.76 = 14,160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,570.62x = 36,826.76 × 14,160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,570.62x = 521,498,592.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,498,592.61/24,570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,224.48

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