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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,680.70, 36,999.45 and 14,823.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,680.70, 36,999.45 and 14,823.90 is: 22,222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,680.70 : 36,999.45 = 14,823.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,680.70/36,999.45 = 14,823.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,680.70x = 36,999.45 × 14,823.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,680.70x = 548,476,146.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,476,146.86/24,680.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,222.88

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