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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,768.69, 37,155.85 and 8,981.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,768.69, 37,155.85 and 8,981.15 is: 13,472.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,768.69 : 37,155.85 = 8,981.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,768.69/37,155.85 = 8,981.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,768.69x = 37,155.85 × 8,981.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,768.69x = 333,702,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,702,332.66/24,768.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,472.75

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