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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,687.91, 36,994.74 and 14,816.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,687.91, 36,994.74 and 14,816.44 is: 22,202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,687.91 : 36,994.74 = 14,816.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,687.91/36,994.74 = 14,816.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,687.91x = 36,994.74 × 14,816.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,687.91x = 548,130,345.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,130,345.53/24,687.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,202.38

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