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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,905.48, 37,367.33 and 11,747.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,905.48, 37,367.33 and 11,747.94 is: 17,626.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,905.48 : 37,367.33 = 11,747.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,905.48/37,367.33 = 11,747.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,905.48x = 37,367.33 × 11,747.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,905.48x = 438,988,951.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,988,951.93/24,905.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,626.20

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