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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,601.95, 36,912.24 and 14,748.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,601.95, 36,912.24 and 14,748.30 is: 22,128.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,601.95 : 36,912.24 = 14,748.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,601.95/36,912.24 = 14,748.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,601.95x = 36,912.24 × 14,748.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,601.95x = 544,392,789.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,392,789.19/24,601.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,128.03

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