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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.49, 37,004.51 and 14,809.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.49, 37,004.51 and 14,809.64 is: 22,220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.49 : 37,004.51 = 14,809.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.49/37,004.51 = 14,809.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.49x = 37,004.51 × 14,809.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.49x = 548,023,323.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,023,323.48/24,663.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,220.03

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