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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,914.56, 37,371.76 and 7,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,914.56, 37,371.76 and 7,383 is: 11,074.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,914.56 : 37,371.76 = 7,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,914.56/37,371.76 = 7,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,914.56x = 37,371.76 × 7,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,914.56x = 275,915,704.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,915,704.08/24,914.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,074.48

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