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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,710.90, 37,095.15 and 14,861.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,710.90, 37,095.15 and 14,861.30 is: 22,309.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,710.90 : 37,095.15 = 14,861.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,710.90/37,095.15 = 14,861.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,710.90x = 37,095.15 × 14,861.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,710.90x = 551,282,152.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,282,152.70/24,710.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,309.27

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