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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,731.62, 37,106.92 and 14,877.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,731.62, 37,106.92 and 14,877.88 is: 22,322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,731.62 : 37,106.92 = 14,877.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,731.62/37,106.92 = 14,877.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,731.62x = 37,106.92 × 14,877.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,731.62x = 552,072,302.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,072,302.93/24,731.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,322.53

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