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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,809.70, 37,214.55 and 14,968.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,809.70, 37,214.55 and 14,968.20 is: 22,452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,809.70 : 37,214.55 = 14,968.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,809.70/37,214.55 = 14,968.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,809.70x = 37,214.55 × 14,968.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,809.70x = 557,034,827.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,034,827.31/24,809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,452.30

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