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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,886.94, 37,329.95 and 6,167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,886.94, 37,329.95 and 6,167.02 is: 9,250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,886.94 : 37,329.95 = 6,167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,886.94/37,329.95 = 6,167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,886.94x = 37,329.95 × 6,167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,886.94x = 230,214,548.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,214,548.25/24,886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.42

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