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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,658.63, 36,997.25 and 14,804.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,658.63, 36,997.25 and 14,804.78 is: 22,212.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,658.63 : 36,997.25 = 14,804.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,658.63/36,997.25 = 14,804.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,658.63x = 36,997.25 × 14,804.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,658.63x = 547,735,998.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,735,998.88/24,658.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,212.75

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