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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,595.70, 36,902.86 and 14,742.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,595.70, 36,902.86 and 14,742.06 is: 22,118.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,595.70 : 36,902.86 = 14,742.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,595.70/36,902.86 = 14,742.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,595.70x = 36,902.86 × 14,742.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,595.70x = 544,024,176.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,024,176.29/24,595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,118.67

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