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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,810.70, 37,216.05 and 14,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,810.70, 37,216.05 and 14,969.20 is: 22,453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,810.70 : 37,216.05 = 14,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,810.70/37,216.05 = 14,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,810.70x = 37,216.05 × 14,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,810.70x = 557,094,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,094,495.66/24,810.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,453.80

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