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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,635.26, 36,952.89 and 14,762.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,635.26, 36,952.89 and 14,762.17 is: 22,143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,635.26 : 36,952.89 = 14,762.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,635.26/36,952.89 = 14,762.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,635.26x = 36,952.89 × 14,762.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,635.26x = 545,504,844.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,504,844.17/24,635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,143.26

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