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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,766.70, 37,149.60 and 9,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,766.70, 37,149.60 and 9,975.24 is: 14,962.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,766.70 : 37,149.60 = 9,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,766.70/37,149.60 = 9,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,766.70x = 37,149.60 × 9,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,766.70x = 370,576,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,576,175.90/24,766.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,962.68

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