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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,649.49, 36,983.54 and 14,795.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,649.49, 36,983.54 and 14,795.63 is: 22,199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,649.49 : 36,983.54 = 14,795.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,649.49/36,983.54 = 14,795.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,649.49x = 36,983.54 × 14,795.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,649.49x = 547,194,903.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,194,903.38/24,649.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,199.04

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