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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,666.46, 37,009.01 and 14,812.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,666.46, 37,009.01 and 14,812.61 is: 22,224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,666.46 : 37,009.01 = 14,812.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,666.46/37,009.01 = 14,812.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,666.46x = 37,009.01 × 14,812.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,666.46x = 548,199,772.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,199,772.51/24,666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,224.50

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