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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,827.70, 37,235.43 and 14,835.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,827.70, 37,235.43 and 14,835.30 is: 22,249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,827.70 : 37,235.43 = 14,835.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,827.70/37,235.43 = 14,835.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,827.70x = 37,235.43 × 14,835.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,827.70x = 552,398,774.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,398,774.68/24,827.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,249.29

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