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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,692.28, 37,020.55 and 14,673.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,692.28, 37,020.55 and 14,673.27 is: 21,999.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,692.28 : 37,020.55 = 14,673.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,692.28/37,020.55 = 14,673.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,692.28x = 37,020.55 × 14,673.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,692.28x = 543,212,525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,212,525.70/24,692.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,999.29

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