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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,763.58, 37,095.80 and 14,897.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,763.58, 37,095.80 and 14,897.36 is: 22,316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,763.58 : 37,095.80 = 14,897.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,763.58/37,095.80 = 14,897.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,763.58x = 37,095.80 × 14,897.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,763.58x = 552,629,487.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,629,487.09/24,763.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,316.22

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