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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,706.22, 37,092.33 and 14,186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,706.22, 37,092.33 and 14,186.75 is: 21,299.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,706.22 : 37,092.33 = 14,186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,706.22/37,092.33 = 14,186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,706.22x = 37,092.33 × 14,186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,706.22x = 526,219,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,219,427.17/24,706.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,299.07

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