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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.72, 37,141.74 and 10,901.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.72, 37,141.74 and 10,901.16 is: 16,352.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.72 : 37,141.74 = 10,901.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.72/37,141.74 = 10,901.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.72x = 37,141.74 × 10,901.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.72x = 404,888,050.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,888,050.42/24,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,352.69

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