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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,802.59, 37,187.73 and 9,004.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,802.59, 37,187.73 and 9,004.65 is: 13,501.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,802.59 : 37,187.73 = 9,004.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,802.59/37,187.73 = 9,004.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,802.59x = 37,187.73 × 9,004.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,802.59x = 334,862,492.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,862,492.94/24,802.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.11

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