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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.73, 37,002.93 and 9,682.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.73, 37,002.93 and 9,682.89 is: 14,521.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.73 : 37,002.93 = 9,682.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.73/37,002.93 = 9,682.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.73x = 37,002.93 × 9,682.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.73x = 358,295,300.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,295,300.87/24,672.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,521.92

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