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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,895.81, 37,304.82 and 14,372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,895.81, 37,304.82 and 14,372.29 is: 21,535.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,895.81 : 37,304.82 = 14,372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,895.81/37,304.82 = 14,372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,895.81x = 37,304.82 × 14,372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,895.81x = 536,155,691.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,155,691.44/24,895.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,535.98

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