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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,808.80, 37,212.60 and 14,940.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,808.80, 37,212.60 and 14,940.60 is: 22,410.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,808.80 : 37,212.60 = 14,940.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,808.80/37,212.60 = 14,940.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,808.80x = 37,212.60 × 14,940.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,808.80x = 555,978,571.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,978,571.56/24,808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,410.54

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