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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,614.13, 36,930.42 and 14,760.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,614.13, 36,930.42 and 14,760.48 is: 22,146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,614.13 : 36,930.42 = 14,760.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,614.13/36,930.42 = 14,760.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,614.13x = 36,930.42 × 14,760.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,614.13x = 545,110,725.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,110,725.80/24,614.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,146.25

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