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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.70, 36,895.37 and 14,737.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.70, 36,895.37 and 14,737.05 is: 22,111.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.70 : 36,895.37 = 14,737.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.70/36,895.37 = 14,737.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.70x = 36,895.37 × 14,737.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.70x = 543,728,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,728,838.77/24,590.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,111.16

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