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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,770, 37,155 and 8,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,770, 37,155 and 8,354 is: 12,531

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,770 : 37,155 = 8,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,770/37,155 = 8,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,770x = 37,155 × 8,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,770x = 310,392,870
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,392,870/24,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,531

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