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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,668.26, 36,965.73 and 14,795.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,668.26, 36,965.73 and 14,795.98 is: 22,171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,668.26 : 36,965.73 = 14,795.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,668.26/36,965.73 = 14,795.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,668.26x = 36,965.73 × 14,795.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,668.26x = 546,944,201.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,944,201.77/24,668.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,171.98

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