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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,886, 37,329 and 8,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,886, 37,329 and 8,470 is: 12,705

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,886 : 37,329 = 8,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,886/37,329 = 8,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,886x = 37,329 × 8,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,886x = 316,176,630
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,176,630/24,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,705

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