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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954, 37,440.72 and 9,372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954, 37,440.72 and 9,372.84 is: 14,062.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954 : 37,440.72 = 9,372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954/37,440.72 = 9,372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954x = 37,440.72 × 9,372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954x = 350,925,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,925,878.04/24,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,062.91

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