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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,726.36, 37,022.58 and 14,187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,726.36, 37,022.58 and 14,187.18 is: 21,242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,726.36 : 37,022.58 = 14,187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,726.36/37,022.58 = 14,187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,726.36x = 37,022.58 × 14,187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,726.36x = 525,246,006.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,246,006.52/24,726.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,242.35

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