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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,573.58, 36,804.17 and 14,692.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,573.58, 36,804.17 and 14,692.59 is: 22,005.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,573.58 : 36,804.17 = 14,692.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,573.58/36,804.17 = 14,692.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,573.58x = 36,804.17 × 14,692.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,573.58x = 540,748,616.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,748,616.83/24,573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,005.29

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