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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,987.88, 37,481.82 and 14,593.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,987.88, 37,481.82 and 14,593.96 is: 21,890.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,987.88 : 37,481.82 = 14,593.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,987.88/37,481.82 = 14,593.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,987.88x = 37,481.82 × 14,593.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,987.88x = 547,008,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,008,181.81/24,987.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,890.94

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