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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,875.24, 37,325.82 and 11,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,875.24, 37,325.82 and 11,021 is: 16,537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,875.24 : 37,325.82 = 11,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,875.24/37,325.82 = 11,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,875.24x = 37,325.82 × 11,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,875.24x = 411,367,862.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,367,862.22/24,875.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,537.24

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