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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,999.60, 37,493.40 and 14,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,999.60, 37,493.40 and 14,446.80 is: 21,666.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,999.60 : 37,493.40 = 14,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,999.60/37,493.40 = 14,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,999.60x = 37,493.40 × 14,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,999.60x = 541,659,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,659,651.12/24,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,666.73

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