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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,742.23, 37,063.89 and 14,876.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,742.23, 37,063.89 and 14,876.10 is: 22,284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,742.23 : 37,063.89 = 14,876.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,742.23/37,063.89 = 14,876.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,742.23x = 37,063.89 × 14,876.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,742.23x = 551,366,134.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,366,134.03/24,742.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,284.42

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