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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.22, 37,017.62 and 14,818.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.22, 37,017.62 and 14,818.38 is: 22,233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.22 : 37,017.62 = 14,818.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.22/37,017.62 = 14,818.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.22x = 37,017.62 × 14,818.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.22x = 548,541,159.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,541,159.86/24,672.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,233.15

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