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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,661.28, 36,977.84 and 14,670.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,661.28, 36,977.84 and 14,670.24 is: 21,996.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,661.28 : 36,977.84 = 14,670.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,661.28/36,977.84 = 14,670.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,661.28x = 36,977.84 × 14,670.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,661.28x = 542,473,787.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,473,787.48/24,661.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,996.98

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