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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,854.80, 37,233.60 and 14,964.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,854.80, 37,233.60 and 14,964.70 is: 22,417.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,854.80 : 37,233.60 = 14,964.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,854.80/37,233.60 = 14,964.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,854.80x = 37,233.60 × 14,964.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,854.80x = 557,189,653.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,189,653.92/24,854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,417.79

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