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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,649.60, 36,974.40 and 14,783.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,649.60, 36,974.40 and 14,783.80 is: 22,175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,649.60 : 36,974.40 = 14,783.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,649.60/36,974.40 = 14,783.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,649.60x = 36,974.40 × 14,783.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,649.60x = 546,622,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,622,134.72/24,649.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,175.70

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