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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,625.55, 36,891.60 and 14,609.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,625.55, 36,891.60 and 14,609.13 is: 21,885.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,625.55 : 36,891.60 = 14,609.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,625.55/36,891.60 = 14,609.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,625.55x = 36,891.60 × 14,609.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,625.55x = 538,954,180.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,954,180.31/24,625.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,885.98

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