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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,687.32, 37,040.27 and 14,697.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,687.32, 37,040.27 and 14,697.83 is: 22,052.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,687.32 : 37,040.27 = 14,697.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,687.32/37,040.27 = 14,697.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,687.32x = 37,040.27 × 14,697.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,687.32x = 544,411,610.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,411,610.73/24,687.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,052.27

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