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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755.76, 37,139.04 and 9,965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755.76, 37,139.04 and 9,965.16 is: 14,949.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755.76 : 37,139.04 = 9,965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755.76/37,139.04 = 9,965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755.76x = 37,139.04 × 9,965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755.76x = 370,096,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,096,475.85/24,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,949.91

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