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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,813.52, 37,218.96 and 8,171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,813.52, 37,218.96 and 8,171.04 is: 12,256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,813.52 : 37,218.96 = 8,171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,813.52/37,218.96 = 8,171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,813.52x = 37,218.96 × 8,171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,813.52x = 304,117,610.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,117,610.92/24,813.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,256.13

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