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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,710.31, 37,065.46 and 14,248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,710.31, 37,065.46 and 14,248.70 is: 21,373.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,710.31 : 37,065.46 = 14,248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,710.31/37,065.46 = 14,248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,710.31x = 37,065.46 × 14,248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,710.31x = 528,134,676.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,134,676.94/24,710.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,373.05

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