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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,622.76, 36,934.14 and 14,749.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,622.76, 36,934.14 and 14,749.68 is: 22,124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,622.76 : 36,934.14 = 14,749.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,622.76/36,934.14 = 14,749.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,622.76x = 36,934.14 × 14,749.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,622.76x = 544,766,746.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,766,746.08/24,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,124.52

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