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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,726.62, 37,099.41 and 14,872.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,726.62, 37,099.41 and 14,872.88 is: 22,315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,726.62 : 37,099.41 = 14,872.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,726.62/37,099.41 = 14,872.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,726.62x = 37,099.41 × 14,872.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,726.62x = 551,775,073.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,775,073.00/24,726.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,315.02

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