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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,808.63, 37,217.12 and 8,173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,808.63, 37,217.12 and 8,173.46 is: 12,261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,808.63 : 37,217.12 = 8,173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,808.63/37,217.12 = 8,173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,808.63x = 37,217.12 × 8,173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,808.63x = 304,192,530.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,192,530.44/24,808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,261.56

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