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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,691.44, 36,990.12 and 14,674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,691.44, 36,990.12 and 14,674.92 is: 21,984.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,691.44 : 36,990.12 = 14,674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,691.44/36,990.12 = 14,674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,691.44x = 36,990.12 × 14,674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,691.44x = 542,827,051.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,827,051.79/24,691.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,984.42

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