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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,708.36, 37,072.04 and 14,854.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,708.36, 37,072.04 and 14,854.44 is: 22,287.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,708.36 : 37,072.04 = 14,854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,708.36/37,072.04 = 14,854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,708.36x = 37,072.04 × 14,854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,708.36x = 550,684,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,684,393.86/24,708.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,287.37

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