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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,697.20, 37,045.80 and 14,831.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,697.20, 37,045.80 and 14,831.40 is: 22,247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,697.20 : 37,045.80 = 14,831.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,697.20/37,045.80 = 14,831.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,697.20x = 37,045.80 × 14,831.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,697.20x = 549,441,078.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,441,078.12/24,697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,247.10

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