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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,828.51, 37,247.38 and 8,189.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,828.51, 37,247.38 and 8,189.71 is: 12,286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,828.51 : 37,247.38 = 8,189.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,828.51/37,247.38 = 8,189.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,828.51x = 37,247.38 × 8,189.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,828.51x = 305,045,240.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,045,240.46/24,828.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,286.09

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