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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,778.56, 37,158.12 and 9,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,778.56, 37,158.12 and 9,984.72 is: 14,973.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,778.56 : 37,158.12 = 9,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,778.56/37,158.12 = 9,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,778.56x = 37,158.12 × 9,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,778.56x = 371,013,423.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,013,423.93/24,778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,973.16

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