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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,852.63, 37,247.78 and 14,864.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,852.63, 37,247.78 and 14,864.76 is: 22,278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,852.63 : 37,247.78 = 14,864.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,852.63/37,247.78 = 14,864.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,852.63x = 37,247.78 × 14,864.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,852.63x = 553,679,310.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,679,310.23/24,852.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,278.50

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