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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,765.68 : 37,158 = 14,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,765.68/37,158 = 14,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,765.68x = 37,158 × 14,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,765.68x = 554,100,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,100,096/24,765.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,373.71

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