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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,591.70, 36,896.87 and 14,738.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,591.70, 36,896.87 and 14,738.05 is: 22,112.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,591.70 : 36,896.87 = 14,738.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,591.70/36,896.87 = 14,738.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,591.70x = 36,896.87 × 14,738.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,591.70x = 543,787,914.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,787,914.90/24,591.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,112.66

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