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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,897.97, 37,346.82 and 14,361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,897.97, 37,346.82 and 14,361.16 is: 21,541.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,897.97 : 37,346.82 = 14,361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,897.97/37,346.82 = 14,361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,897.97x = 37,346.82 × 14,361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,897.97x = 536,343,704.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,343,704.19/24,897.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,541.66

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