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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,903.72, 37,351.74 and 11,050.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,903.72, 37,351.74 and 11,050.28 is: 16,573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,903.72 : 37,351.74 = 11,050.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,903.72/37,351.74 = 11,050.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,903.72x = 37,351.74 × 11,050.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,903.72x = 412,747,185.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,747,185.49/24,903.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,573.72

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