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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,927.30, 37,390.95 and 14,429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,927.30, 37,390.95 and 14,429.70 is: 21,644.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,927.30 : 37,390.95 = 14,429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,927.30/37,390.95 = 14,429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,927.30x = 37,390.95 × 14,429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,927.30x = 539,540,191.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,540,191.22/24,927.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,644.55

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