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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,770.97, 37,063.33 and 14,738.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,770.97, 37,063.33 and 14,738.78 is: 22,052.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,770.97 : 37,063.33 = 14,738.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,770.97/37,063.33 = 14,738.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,770.97x = 37,063.33 × 14,738.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,770.97x = 546,268,322.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,268,322.75/24,770.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,052.76

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