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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,792.93, 37,172.88 and 8,995.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,792.93, 37,172.88 and 8,995.91 is: 13,487.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,792.93 : 37,172.88 = 8,995.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,792.93/37,172.88 = 8,995.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,792.93x = 37,172.88 × 8,995.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,792.93x = 334,403,975.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,403,975.85/24,792.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.88

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