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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,887.64, 37,325.66 and 14,335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,887.64, 37,325.66 and 14,335.23 is: 21,499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,887.64 : 37,325.66 = 14,335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,887.64/37,325.66 = 14,335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,887.64x = 37,325.66 × 14,335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,887.64x = 535,071,849.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,071,849.33/24,887.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,499.50

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