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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.07, 37,412.73 and 14,413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.07, 37,412.73 and 14,413.10 is: 21,608.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.07 : 37,412.73 = 14,413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.07/37,412.73 = 14,413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.07x = 37,412.73 × 14,413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.07x = 539,233,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,233,231.70/24,955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,608.17

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