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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,659.12, 36,993.48 and 10,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,659.12, 36,993.48 and 10,808 is: 16,214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,659.12 : 36,993.48 = 10,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,659.12/36,993.48 = 10,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,659.12x = 36,993.48 × 10,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,659.12x = 399,825,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,825,531.84/24,659.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,214.10

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