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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,998.88, 37,556.64 and 14,617.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,998.88, 37,556.64 and 14,617.92 is: 21,960.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,998.88 : 37,556.64 = 14,617.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,998.88/37,556.64 = 14,617.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,998.88x = 37,556.64 × 14,617.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,998.88x = 548,999,958.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,999,958.99/24,998.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,960.98

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