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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,656.33, 36,993.81 and 14,802.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,656.33, 36,993.81 and 14,802.48 is: 22,209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,656.33 : 36,993.81 = 14,802.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,656.33/36,993.81 = 14,802.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,656.33x = 36,993.81 × 14,802.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,656.33x = 547,599,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,599,993.92/24,656.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,209.31

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