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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,827.40, 37,269.90 and 14,977.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,827.40, 37,269.90 and 14,977.80 is: 22,484.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,827.40 : 37,269.90 = 14,977.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,827.40/37,269.90 = 14,977.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,827.40x = 37,269.90 × 14,977.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,827.40x = 558,221,108.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,221,108.22/24,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,484.07

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