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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,661.94, 36,955.90 and 14,790.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,661.94, 36,955.90 and 14,790.38 is: 22,163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,661.94 : 36,955.90 = 14,790.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,661.94/36,955.90 = 14,790.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,661.94x = 36,955.90 × 14,790.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,661.94x = 546,591,804.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,591,804.24/24,661.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,163.37

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