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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,832.59, 37,253.47 and 8,193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,832.59, 37,253.47 and 8,193.77 is: 12,292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,832.59 : 37,253.47 = 8,193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,832.59/37,253.47 = 8,193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,832.59x = 37,253.47 × 8,193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,832.59x = 305,246,522.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,246,522.74/24,832.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.17

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