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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,958.08, 37,417.20 and 14,416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,958.08, 37,417.20 and 14,416.08 is: 21,612.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,958.08 : 37,417.20 = 14,416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,958.08/37,417.20 = 14,416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,958.08x = 37,417.20 × 14,416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,958.08x = 539,409,348.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,409,348.58/24,958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,612.61

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