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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.24, 37,281.96 and 11,702.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.24, 37,281.96 and 11,702.94 is: 17,558.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.24 : 37,281.96 = 11,702.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.24/37,281.96 = 11,702.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.24x = 37,281.96 × 11,702.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.24x = 436,308,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,308,540.96/24,849.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,558.22

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