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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,831.20, 37,246.80 and 14,965.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,831.20, 37,246.80 and 14,965.40 is: 22,448.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,831.20 : 37,246.80 = 14,965.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,831.20/37,246.80 = 14,965.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,831.20x = 37,246.80 × 14,965.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,831.20x = 557,413,260.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,413,260.72/24,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,448.10

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