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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,659.63, 36,998.75 and 14,805.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,659.63, 36,998.75 and 14,805.78 is: 22,214.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,659.63 : 36,998.75 = 14,805.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,659.63/36,998.75 = 14,805.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,659.63x = 36,998.75 × 14,805.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,659.63x = 547,795,352.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,795,352.78/24,659.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,214.26

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