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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,580.20, 36,848.70 and 14,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,580.20, 36,848.70 and 14,723.40 is: 22,072.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,580.20 : 36,848.70 = 14,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,580.20/36,848.70 = 14,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,580.20x = 36,848.70 × 14,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,580.20x = 542,538,149.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,538,149.58/24,580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,072.16

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