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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,825.78, 37,145.70 and 14,793.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,825.78, 37,145.70 and 14,793.83 is: 22,135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,825.78 : 37,145.70 = 14,793.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,825.78/37,145.70 = 14,793.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,825.78x = 37,145.70 × 14,793.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,825.78x = 549,527,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,527,171.03/24,825.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,135.34

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