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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.63, 37,082.25 and 14,877.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.63, 37,082.25 and 14,877.14 is: 22,281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.63 : 37,082.25 = 14,877.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.63/37,082.25 = 14,877.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.63x = 37,082.25 × 14,877.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.63x = 551,677,639.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,677,639.35/24,759.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,281.34

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