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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.96, 37,324.34 and 11,725.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.96, 37,324.34 and 11,725.66 is: 17,596.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.96 : 37,324.34 = 11,725.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.96/37,324.34 = 11,725.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.96x = 37,324.34 × 11,725.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.96x = 437,652,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,652,520.56/24,871.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,596.22

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