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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,764.97, 37,148.68 and 9,971.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,764.97, 37,148.68 and 9,971.89 is: 14,958.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,764.97 : 37,148.68 = 9,971.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,764.97/37,148.68 = 9,971.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,764.97x = 37,148.68 × 9,971.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,764.97x = 370,442,623.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,442,623.07/24,764.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,958.33

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