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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,689.73, 37,034.42 and 9,898.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,689.73, 37,034.42 and 9,898.44 is: 14,847.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,689.73 : 37,034.42 = 9,898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,689.73/37,034.42 = 9,898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,689.73x = 37,034.42 × 9,898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,689.73x = 366,582,984.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,582,984.30/24,689.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,847.59

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