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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,712.47, 37,061.51 and 14,180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,712.47, 37,061.51 and 14,180.70 is: 21,266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,712.47 : 37,061.51 = 14,180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,712.47/37,061.51 = 14,180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,712.47x = 37,061.51 × 14,180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,712.47x = 525,558,154.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,558,154.86/24,712.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,266.92

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