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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,701.70, 37,052.55 and 14,835.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,701.70, 37,052.55 and 14,835.90 is: 22,253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,701.70 : 37,052.55 = 14,835.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,701.70/37,052.55 = 14,835.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,701.70x = 37,052.55 × 14,835.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,701.70x = 549,707,926.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,707,926.55/24,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,253.85

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