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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,875.60, 37,313.40 and 14,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,875.60, 37,313.40 and 14,363.60 is: 21,545.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,875.60 : 37,313.40 = 14,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,875.60/37,313.40 = 14,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,875.60x = 37,313.40 × 14,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,875.60x = 535,954,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,954,752.24/24,875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,545.40

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