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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,832.51, 37,247.94 and 10,792.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,832.51, 37,247.94 and 10,792.54 is: 16,188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,832.51 : 37,247.94 = 10,792.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,832.51/37,247.94 = 10,792.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,832.51x = 37,247.94 × 10,792.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,832.51x = 401,999,882.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,999,882.37/24,832.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,188.45

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