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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.66, 37,297.71 and 9,277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.66, 37,297.71 and 9,277.50 is: 13,919.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.66 : 37,297.71 = 9,277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.66/37,297.71 = 9,277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.66x = 37,297.71 × 9,277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.66x = 346,029,504.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,029,504.53/24,858.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,919.88

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