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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,983.51, 37,469.79 and 14,431.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,983.51, 37,469.79 and 14,431.23 is: 21,643.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,983.51 : 37,469.79 = 14,431.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,983.51/37,469.79 = 14,431.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,983.51x = 37,469.79 × 14,431.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,983.51x = 540,735,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,735,157.54/24,983.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,643.69

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