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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,710.40, 37,094.40 and 14,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,710.40, 37,094.40 and 14,860.80 is: 22,308.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,710.40 : 37,094.40 = 14,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,710.40/37,094.40 = 14,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,710.40x = 37,094.40 × 14,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,710.40x = 551,252,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,252,459.52/24,710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,308.52

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