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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,734.70, 37,052.64 and 14,868.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,734.70, 37,052.64 and 14,868.63 is: 22,273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,734.70 : 37,052.64 = 14,868.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,734.70/37,052.64 = 14,868.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,734.70x = 37,052.64 × 14,868.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,734.70x = 550,921,994.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,921,994.68/24,734.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,273.24

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