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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,984.51, 37,475.70 and 13,884.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,984.51, 37,475.70 and 13,884.18 is: 20,825.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,984.51 : 37,475.70 = 13,884.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,984.51/37,475.70 = 13,884.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,984.51x = 37,475.70 × 13,884.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,984.51x = 520,319,364.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,319,364.43/24,984.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.68

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