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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,867.63, 37,243.98 and 14,985.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,867.63, 37,243.98 and 14,985.09 is: 22,443.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,867.63 : 37,243.98 = 14,985.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,867.63/37,243.98 = 14,985.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,867.63x = 37,243.98 × 14,985.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,867.63x = 558,104,392.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,104,392.26/24,867.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,443.01

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