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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.72, 37,294.22 and 11,708.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.72, 37,294.22 and 11,708.01 is: 17,564.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.72 : 37,294.22 = 11,708.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.72/37,294.22 = 11,708.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.72x = 37,294.22 × 11,708.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.72x = 436,641,129.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,641,129.97/24,858.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,564.91

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