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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,727.60, 37,069.80 and 14,856.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,727.60, 37,069.80 and 14,856.40 is: 22,271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,727.60 : 37,069.80 = 14,856.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,727.60/37,069.80 = 14,856.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,727.60x = 37,069.80 × 14,856.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,727.60x = 550,723,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,723,776.72/24,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,271.62

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