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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,599.43, 36,897.09 and 14,731.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,599.43, 36,897.09 and 14,731.50 is: 22,096.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,599.43 : 36,897.09 = 14,731.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,599.43/36,897.09 = 14,731.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,599.43x = 36,897.09 × 14,731.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,599.43x = 543,549,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,549,481.34/24,599.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,096.02

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