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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,905.78, 37,358.67 and 14,391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,905.78, 37,358.67 and 14,391.86 is: 21,587.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,905.78 : 37,358.67 = 14,391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,905.78/37,358.67 = 14,391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,905.78x = 37,358.67 × 14,391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,905.78x = 537,660,748.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,660,748.43/24,905.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,587.79

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