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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,729.22, 37,011.21 and 14,701.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,729.22, 37,011.21 and 14,701.42 is: 22,003.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,729.22 : 37,011.21 = 14,701.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,729.22/37,011.21 = 14,701.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,729.22x = 37,011.21 × 14,701.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,729.22x = 544,117,342.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,117,342.92/24,729.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,003.01

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