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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,952, 37,437.72 and 9,370.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,952, 37,437.72 and 9,370.84 is: 14,059.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,952 : 37,437.72 = 9,370.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,952/37,437.72 = 9,370.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,952x = 37,437.72 × 9,370.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,952x = 350,822,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,822,884.08/24,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.91

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