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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,571.26, 36,856.56 and 14,713.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,571.26, 36,856.56 and 14,713.26 is: 22,069.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,571.26 : 36,856.56 = 14,713.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,571.26/36,856.56 = 14,713.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,571.26x = 36,856.56 × 14,713.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,571.26x = 542,280,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,280,149.99/24,571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,069.69

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