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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,886.26, 37,307.93 and 11,729.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,886.26, 37,307.93 and 11,729.43 is: 17,584.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,886.26 : 37,307.93 = 11,729.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,886.26/37,307.93 = 11,729.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,886.26x = 37,307.93 × 11,729.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,886.26x = 437,600,694.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,600,694.73/24,886.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,584.03

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