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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.75, 37,145.63 and 14,236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.75, 37,145.63 and 14,236.50 is: 21,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.75 : 37,145.63 = 14,236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.75/37,145.63 = 14,236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.75x = 37,145.63 × 14,236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.75x = 528,823,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,823,761.50/24,759.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,358.20

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