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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,930.22, 37,369.66 and 10,887.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,930.22, 37,369.66 and 10,887.62 is: 16,320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,930.22 : 37,369.66 = 10,887.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,930.22/37,369.66 = 10,887.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,930.22x = 37,369.66 × 10,887.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,930.22x = 406,866,657.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,866,657.61/24,930.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,320.22

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