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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,958.23, 37,445.09 and 14,974.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,958.23, 37,445.09 and 14,974.12 is: 22,465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,958.23 : 37,445.09 = 14,974.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,958.23/37,445.09 = 14,974.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,958.23x = 37,445.09 × 14,974.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,958.23x = 560,707,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,707,032.38/24,958.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,465.82

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