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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,706.81, 37,051.57 and 10,663.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,706.81, 37,051.57 and 10,663.03 is: 15,990.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,706.81 : 37,051.57 = 10,663.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,706.81/37,051.57 = 10,663.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,706.81x = 37,051.57 × 10,663.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,706.81x = 395,082,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,082,002.46/24,706.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,990.81

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