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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,667.88, 37,011.06 and 14,814.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,667.88, 37,011.06 and 14,814.23 is: 22,226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,667.88 : 37,011.06 = 14,814.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,667.88/37,011.06 = 14,814.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,667.88x = 37,011.06 × 14,814.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,667.88x = 548,290,170.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,290,170.33/24,667.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,226.89

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