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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.65, 37,311.52 and 7,343.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.65, 37,311.52 and 7,343.25 is: 11,016.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.65 : 37,311.52 = 7,343.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.65/37,311.52 = 7,343.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.65x = 37,311.52 × 7,343.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.65x = 273,987,632.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,987,632.68/24,871.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,016.06

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