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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.54, 37,005.81 and 14,276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.54, 37,005.81 and 14,276.62 is: 21,414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.54 : 37,005.81 = 14,276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.54/37,005.81 = 14,276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.54x = 37,005.81 × 14,276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.54x = 528,317,887.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,317,887.16/24,670.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,414.93

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