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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,588.40, 36,809.70 and 14,722.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,588.40, 36,809.70 and 14,722.60 is: 22,040.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,588.40 : 36,809.70 = 14,722.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,588.40/36,809.70 = 14,722.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,588.40x = 36,809.70 × 14,722.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,588.40x = 541,934,489.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,934,489.22/24,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,040.25

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