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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,608.61, 36,913.32 and 14,755.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,608.61, 36,913.32 and 14,755.77 is: 22,133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,608.61 : 36,913.32 = 14,755.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,608.61/36,913.32 = 14,755.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,608.61x = 36,913.32 × 14,755.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,608.61x = 544,684,459.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,684,459.86/24,608.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,133.90

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