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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,486.60, 36,711.96 and 7,837.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,486.60, 36,711.96 and 7,837.08 is: 11,749.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,486.60 : 36,711.96 = 7,837.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,486.60/36,711.96 = 7,837.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,486.60x = 36,711.96 × 7,837.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,486.60x = 287,714,567.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,714,567.48/24,486.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,749.88

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