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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.27, 36,999.72 and 14,806.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.27, 36,999.72 and 14,806.42 is: 22,215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.27 : 36,999.72 = 14,806.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.27/36,999.72 = 14,806.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.27x = 36,999.72 × 14,806.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.27x = 547,833,301.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,833,301.70/24,660.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,215.22

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