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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,720.40, 37,109.40 and 14,870.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,720.40, 37,109.40 and 14,870.80 is: 22,323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,720.40 : 37,109.40 = 14,870.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,720.40/37,109.40 = 14,870.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,720.40x = 37,109.40 × 14,870.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,720.40x = 551,846,465.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,846,465.52/24,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,323.52

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