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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,577.07, 36,805.91 and 14,015.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,577.07, 36,805.91 and 14,015.22 is: 20,988.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,577.07 : 36,805.91 = 14,015.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,577.07/36,805.91 = 14,015.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,577.07x = 36,805.91 × 14,015.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,577.07x = 515,842,855.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,842,855.87/24,577.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,988.79

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