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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,974.70, 37,462.05 and 13,876.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,974.70, 37,462.05 and 13,876.08 is: 20,814.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,974.70 : 37,462.05 = 13,876.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,974.70/37,462.05 = 13,876.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,974.70x = 37,462.05 × 13,876.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,974.70x = 519,826,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,826,402.76/24,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,814.12

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