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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.27, 37,004.22 and 14,809.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.27, 37,004.22 and 14,809.43 is: 22,219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.27 : 37,004.22 = 14,809.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.27/37,004.22 = 14,809.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.27x = 37,004.22 × 14,809.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.27x = 548,011,220.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,011,220.77/24,663.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,219.73

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