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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.84, 37,018.55 and 14,818.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.84, 37,018.55 and 14,818.99 is: 22,234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.84 : 37,018.55 = 14,818.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.84/37,018.55 = 14,818.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.84x = 37,018.55 × 14,818.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.84x = 548,577,466.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,577,466.77/24,672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,234.06

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