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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,673.72, 37,019.86 and 14,819.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,673.72, 37,019.86 and 14,819.84 is: 22,235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,673.72 : 37,019.86 = 14,819.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,673.72/37,019.86 = 14,819.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,673.72x = 37,019.86 × 14,819.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,673.72x = 548,628,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,628,402.02/24,673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,235.33

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