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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,761.19, 37,152.73 and 9,998.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,761.19, 37,152.73 and 9,998.94 is: 15,002.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,761.19 : 37,152.73 = 9,998.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,761.19/37,152.73 = 9,998.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,761.19x = 37,152.73 × 9,998.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,761.19x = 371,488,013.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,488,013.68/24,761.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,002.83

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