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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.59, 37,000.21 and 14,806.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.59, 37,000.21 and 14,806.72 is: 22,215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.59 : 37,000.21 = 14,806.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.59/37,000.21 = 14,806.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.59x = 37,000.21 × 14,806.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.59x = 547,851,675.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,851,675.38/24,660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,215.68

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