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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,767.19, 37,150.35 and 9,975.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,767.19, 37,150.35 and 9,975.73 is: 14,963.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,767.19 : 37,150.35 = 9,975.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,767.19/37,150.35 = 9,975.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,767.19x = 37,150.35 × 9,975.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,767.19x = 370,601,861.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,601,861.01/24,767.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,963.42

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