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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,584.46, 36,785.97 and 14,730.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,584.46, 36,785.97 and 14,730.54 is: 22,041.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,584.46 : 36,785.97 = 14,730.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,584.46/36,785.97 = 14,730.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,584.46x = 36,785.97 × 14,730.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,584.46x = 541,877,202.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,877,202.52/24,584.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,041.45

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