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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.86, 37,439.80 and 14,970.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.86, 37,439.80 and 14,970.60 is: 22,460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.86 : 37,439.80 = 14,970.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.86/37,439.80 = 14,970.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.86x = 37,439.80 × 14,970.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.86x = 560,496,232.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,496,232.45/24,954.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,460.40

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