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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,920.04, 37,389.36 and 11,774.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,920.04, 37,389.36 and 11,774.54 is: 17,666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,920.04 : 37,389.36 = 11,774.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,920.04/37,389.36 = 11,774.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,920.04x = 37,389.36 × 11,774.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,920.04x = 440,242,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,242,514.89/24,920.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,666.20

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