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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,688.54, 37,042.08 and 14,699.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,688.54, 37,042.08 and 14,699.06 is: 22,054.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,688.54 : 37,042.08 = 14,699.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,688.54/37,042.08 = 14,699.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,688.54x = 37,042.08 × 14,699.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,688.54x = 544,483,756.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,483,756.44/24,688.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,054.11

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