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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,712.06, 37,059.42 and 10,668.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,712.06, 37,059.42 and 10,668.28 is: 15,998.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,712.06 : 37,059.42 = 10,668.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,712.06/37,059.42 = 10,668.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,712.06x = 37,059.42 × 10,668.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,712.06x = 395,360,269.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,360,269.20/24,712.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,998.68

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