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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,629.80, 36,897.96 and 14,613.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,629.80, 36,897.96 and 14,613.38 is: 21,892.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,629.80 : 36,897.96 = 14,613.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,629.80/36,897.96 = 14,613.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,629.80x = 36,897.96 × 14,613.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,629.80x = 539,203,910.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,203,910.70/24,629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,892.34

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