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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,698.40, 37,047.60 and 14,832.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,698.40, 37,047.60 and 14,832.60 is: 22,248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,698.40 : 37,047.60 = 14,832.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,698.40/37,047.60 = 14,832.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,698.40x = 37,047.60 × 14,832.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,698.40x = 549,512,231.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,512,231.76/24,698.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,248.90

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