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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.28, 37,441.15 and 11,805.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.28, 37,441.15 and 11,805.94 is: 17,712.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.28 : 37,441.15 = 11,805.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.28/37,441.15 = 11,805.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.28x = 37,441.15 × 11,805.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.28x = 442,027,970.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,027,970.43/24,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,712.80

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