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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,881.22, 37,309.68 and 10,853.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,881.22, 37,309.68 and 10,853.10 is: 16,274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,881.22 : 37,309.68 = 10,853.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,881.22/37,309.68 = 10,853.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,881.22x = 37,309.68 × 10,853.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,881.22x = 404,925,688.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,925,688.01/24,881.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,274.35

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