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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.36, 37,446.03 and 13,886.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.36, 37,446.03 and 13,886.70 is: 20,823.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.36 : 37,446.03 = 13,886.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.36/37,446.03 = 13,886.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.36x = 37,446.03 × 13,886.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.36x = 520,001,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,001,784.80/24,972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,823.09

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