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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,724.98, 37,093.05 and 8,086.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,724.98, 37,093.05 and 8,086.23 is: 12,131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,724.98 : 37,093.05 = 8,086.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,724.98/37,093.05 = 8,086.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,724.98x = 37,093.05 × 8,086.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,724.98x = 299,942,933.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,942,933.70/24,724.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,131.17

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