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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,805.60, 37,186.80 and 14,934.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,805.60, 37,186.80 and 14,934.40 is: 22,388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,805.60 : 37,186.80 = 14,934.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,805.60/37,186.80 = 14,934.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,805.60x = 37,186.80 × 14,934.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,805.60x = 555,362,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,362,545.92/24,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,388.60

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