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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,832.40, 37,248.60 and 14,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,832.40, 37,248.60 and 14,966.60 is: 22,449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,832.40 : 37,248.60 = 14,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,832.40/37,248.60 = 14,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,832.40x = 37,248.60 × 14,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,832.40x = 557,484,896.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,484,896.76/24,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,449.90

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