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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,898.55, 37,347.86 and 7,129.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,898.55, 37,347.86 and 7,129.17 is: 10,693.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,898.55 : 37,347.86 = 7,129.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,898.55/37,347.86 = 7,129.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,898.55x = 37,347.86 × 7,129.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,898.55x = 266,259,260.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,259,260.90/24,898.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,693.77

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