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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,910.92, 37,373.21 and 12,415.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,910.92, 37,373.21 and 12,415.86 is: 18,627.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,910.92 : 37,373.21 = 12,415.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,910.92/37,373.21 = 12,415.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,910.92x = 37,373.21 × 12,415.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,910.92x = 464,020,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,020,543.11/24,910.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,627.19

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