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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.20, 37,220.50 and 14,853.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.20, 37,220.50 and 14,853.80 is: 22,243.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.20 : 37,220.50 = 14,853.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.20/37,220.50 = 14,853.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.20x = 37,220.50 × 14,853.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.20x = 552,865,862.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,865,862.90/24,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,243.47

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