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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,826.48, 37,233.60 and 14,833.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,826.48, 37,233.60 and 14,833.96 is: 22,247.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,826.48 : 37,233.60 = 14,833.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,826.48/37,233.60 = 14,833.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,826.48x = 37,233.60 × 14,833.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,826.48x = 552,321,733.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,321,733.06/24,826.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,247.28

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