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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,766.68, 37,159.50 and 14,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,766.68, 37,159.50 and 14,913 is: 22,375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,766.68 : 37,159.50 = 14,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,766.68/37,159.50 = 14,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,766.68x = 37,159.50 × 14,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,766.68x = 554,159,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,159,623.50/24,766.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,375.21

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