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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,778.10, 37,170.70 and 9,985.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,778.10, 37,170.70 and 9,985.88 is: 14,980.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,778.10 : 37,170.70 = 9,985.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,778.10/37,170.70 = 9,985.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,778.10x = 37,170.70 × 9,985.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,778.10x = 371,182,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,182,217.68/24,778.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,980.25

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