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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,657.70, 36,986.55 and 14,791.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,657.70, 36,986.55 and 14,791.90 is: 22,187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,657.70 : 36,986.55 = 14,791.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,657.70/36,986.55 = 14,791.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,657.70x = 36,986.55 × 14,791.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,657.70x = 547,101,348.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,101,348.95/24,657.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,187.85

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