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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.80, 37,021.35 and 14,150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.80, 37,021.35 and 14,150.90 is: 21,233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.80 : 37,021.35 = 14,150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.80/37,021.35 = 14,150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.80x = 37,021.35 × 14,150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.80x = 523,885,421.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,885,421.72/24,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,233.32

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