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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,787.76, 37,181.18 and 9,996.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,787.76, 37,181.18 and 9,996.36 is: 14,994.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,787.76 : 37,181.18 = 9,996.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,787.76/37,181.18 = 9,996.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,787.76x = 37,181.18 × 9,996.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,787.76x = 371,676,460.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,676,460.50/24,787.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,994.35

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