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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,974.80, 37,413.60 and 13,861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,974.80, 37,413.60 and 13,861.60 is: 20,765.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,974.80 : 37,413.60 = 13,861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,974.80/37,413.60 = 13,861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,974.80x = 37,413.60 × 13,861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,974.80x = 518,612,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,612,357.76/24,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,765.43

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