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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,650.70, 36,954.45 and 14,793.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,650.70, 36,954.45 and 14,793.90 is: 22,177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,650.70 : 36,954.45 = 14,793.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,650.70/36,954.45 = 14,793.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,650.70x = 36,954.45 × 14,793.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,650.70x = 546,700,437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,700,437.86/24,650.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,177.89

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