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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,947.88, 37,421.82 and 11,782.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,947.88, 37,421.82 and 11,782.14 is: 17,673.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,947.88 : 37,421.82 = 11,782.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,947.88/37,421.82 = 11,782.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,947.88x = 37,421.82 × 11,782.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,947.88x = 440,909,122.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,909,122.29/24,947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,673.21

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