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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.20, 37,308.30 and 14,374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.20, 37,308.30 and 14,374.60 is: 21,561.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.20 : 37,308.30 = 14,374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.20/37,308.30 = 14,374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.20x = 37,308.30 × 14,374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.20x = 536,291,889.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,291,889.18/24,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,561.90

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