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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,588.96, 36,792.72 and 14,735.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,588.96, 36,792.72 and 14,735.04 is: 22,048.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,588.96 : 36,792.72 = 14,735.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,588.96/36,792.72 = 14,735.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,588.96x = 36,792.72 × 14,735.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,588.96x = 542,142,200.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,142,200.91/24,588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,048.20

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