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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,769.76, 37,161.52 and 9,975.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,769.76, 37,161.52 and 9,975.21 is: 14,965.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,769.76 : 37,161.52 = 9,975.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,769.76/37,161.52 = 9,975.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,769.76x = 37,161.52 × 9,975.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,769.76x = 370,693,801.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,693,801.63/24,769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,965.58

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