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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,754, 37,136.84 and 8,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,754, 37,136.84 and 8,338 is: 12,508.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,754 : 37,136.84 = 8,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,754/37,136.84 = 8,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,754x = 37,136.84 × 8,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,754x = 309,646,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,646,971.92/24,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.97

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