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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.19, 37,303.10 and 9,072.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.19, 37,303.10 and 9,072.52 is: 13,607.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.19 : 37,303.10 = 9,072.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.19/37,303.10 = 9,072.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.19x = 37,303.10 × 9,072.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.19x = 338,432,888.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,432,888.93/24,871.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,607.43

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