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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.84, 37,514.43 and 14,468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.84, 37,514.43 and 14,468.96 is: 21,731.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.84 : 37,514.43 = 14,468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.84/37,514.43 = 14,468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.84x = 37,514.43 × 14,468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.84x = 542,794,599.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,794,599.52/24,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,731.05

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