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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,916.59, 37,371.21 and 8,276.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,916.59, 37,371.21 and 8,276.25 is: 12,413.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,916.59 : 37,371.21 = 8,276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,916.59/37,371.21 = 8,276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,916.59x = 37,371.21 × 8,276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,916.59x = 309,293,476.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,293,476.76/24,916.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.15

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