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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,688.91, 36,996.24 and 14,817.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,688.91, 36,996.24 and 14,817.44 is: 22,203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,688.91 : 36,996.24 = 14,817.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,688.91/36,996.24 = 14,817.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,688.91x = 36,996.24 × 14,817.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,688.91x = 548,189,566.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,189,566.43/24,688.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,203.88

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