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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,811.20, 37,216.80 and 14,313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,811.20, 37,216.80 and 14,313.60 is: 21,470.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,811.20 : 37,216.80 = 14,313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,811.20/37,216.80 = 14,313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,811.20x = 37,216.80 × 14,313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,811.20x = 532,706,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,706,388.48/24,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,470.40

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