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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,806.20, 37,209.30 and 14,964.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,806.20, 37,209.30 and 14,964.70 is: 22,447.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,806.20 : 37,209.30 = 14,964.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,806.20/37,209.30 = 14,964.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,806.20x = 37,209.30 × 14,964.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,806.20x = 556,826,011.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,826,011.71/24,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,447.05

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