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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,764.76, 37,133.68 and 11,248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,764.76, 37,133.68 and 11,248.50 is: 16,866.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,764.76 : 37,133.68 = 11,248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,764.76/37,133.68 = 11,248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,764.76x = 37,133.68 × 11,248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,764.76x = 417,698,199.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,698,199.48/24,764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,866.64

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