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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.93, 37,351.27 and 10,112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.93, 37,351.27 and 10,112.14 is: 15,167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.93 : 37,351.27 = 10,112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.93/37,351.27 = 10,112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.93x = 37,351.27 × 10,112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.93x = 377,701,034.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,701,034.10/24,901.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,167.54

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