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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,604.97, 36,913.31 and 7,965

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,604.97, 36,913.31 and 7,965 is: 11,949.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,604.97 : 36,913.31 = 7,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,604.97/36,913.31 = 7,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,604.97x = 36,913.31 × 7,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,604.97x = 294,014,514.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,014,514.15/24,604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,949.40

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