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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,898.73, 37,361.76 and 11,750.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,898.73, 37,361.76 and 11,750.75 is: 17,632.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,898.73 : 37,361.76 = 11,750.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,898.73/37,361.76 = 11,750.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,898.73x = 37,361.76 × 11,750.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,898.73x = 439,028,514.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,028,514.51/24,898.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,632.57

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