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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,657.88, 36,996.13 and 14,804.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,657.88, 36,996.13 and 14,804.03 is: 22,211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,657.88 : 36,996.13 = 14,804.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,657.88/36,996.13 = 14,804.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,657.88x = 36,996.13 × 14,804.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,657.88x = 547,691,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,691,596.41/24,657.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,211.63

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