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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,867.96, 37,312.20 and 10,073.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,867.96, 37,312.20 and 10,073.12 is: 15,113.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,867.96 : 37,312.20 = 10,073.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,867.96/37,312.20 = 10,073.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,867.96x = 37,312.20 × 10,073.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,867.96x = 375,850,081.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,850,081.50/24,867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,113.83

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