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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,832.44, 37,253.52 and 14,441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,832.44, 37,253.52 and 14,441.76 is: 21,665.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,832.44 : 37,253.52 = 14,441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,832.44/37,253.52 = 14,441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,832.44x = 37,253.52 × 14,441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,832.44x = 538,006,395.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,006,395.00/24,832.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,665.47

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