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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,717.96, 37,078.66 and 9,926.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,717.96, 37,078.66 and 9,926.87 is: 14,891.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,717.96 : 37,078.66 = 9,926.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,717.96/37,078.66 = 9,926.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,717.96x = 37,078.66 × 9,926.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,717.96x = 368,075,105.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,075,105.47/24,717.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,891.00

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