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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,806.69, 37,215.15 and 8,167.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,806.69, 37,215.15 and 8,167.71 is: 12,253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,806.69 : 37,215.15 = 8,167.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,806.69/37,215.15 = 8,167.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,806.69x = 37,215.15 × 8,167.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,806.69x = 303,962,552.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,962,552.81/24,806.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,253.25

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