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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,774.66, 37,168.47 and 14,377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,774.66, 37,168.47 and 14,377.50 is: 21,570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,774.66 : 37,168.47 = 14,377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,774.66/37,168.47 = 14,377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,774.66x = 37,168.47 × 14,377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,774.66x = 534,389,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,389,677.43/24,774.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,570.01

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