Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,765.68, 37,158 and 14,912
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,765.68, 37,158 and 14,912 is: 22,373.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,765.68 : 37,158 = 14,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,765.68/37,158 = 14,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,765.68x = 37,158 × 14,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,765.68x = 554,100,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,100,096/24,765.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,373.71
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