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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.26, 36,968.72 and 14,797.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.26, 36,968.72 and 14,797.98 is: 22,174.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.26 : 36,968.72 = 14,797.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.26/36,968.72 = 14,797.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.26x = 36,968.72 × 14,797.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.26x = 547,062,379.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,062,379.19/24,670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,174.97

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