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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,669.54, 37,004.31 and 14,275.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,669.54, 37,004.31 and 14,275.62 is: 21,413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,669.54 : 37,004.31 = 14,275.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,669.54/37,004.31 = 14,275.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,669.54x = 37,004.31 × 14,275.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,669.54x = 528,259,467.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,259,467.92/24,669.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,413.43

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