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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,763.59, 37,139.55 and 14,771.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,763.59, 37,139.55 and 14,771.13 is: 22,153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,763.59 : 37,139.55 = 14,771.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,763.59/37,139.55 = 14,771.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,763.59x = 37,139.55 × 14,771.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,763.59x = 548,593,121.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,593,121.19/24,763.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,153.21

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