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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,637.54, 36,962.14 and 7,997.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,637.54, 36,962.14 and 7,997.54 is: 11,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,637.54 : 36,962.14 = 7,997.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,637.54/36,962.14 = 7,997.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,637.54x = 36,962.14 × 7,997.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,637.54x = 295,606,193.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,606,193.14/24,637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.20

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