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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,738.72, 37,108.62 and 14,886.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,738.72, 37,108.62 and 14,886.24 is: 22,329.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,738.72 : 37,108.62 = 14,886.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,738.72/37,108.62 = 14,886.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,738.72x = 37,108.62 × 14,886.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,738.72x = 552,407,823.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,407,823.39/24,738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,329.68

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