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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,960.07, 37,447.22 and 8,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,960.07, 37,447.22 and 8,331 is: 12,498.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,960.07 : 37,447.22 = 8,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,960.07/37,447.22 = 8,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,960.07x = 37,447.22 × 8,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,960.07x = 311,972,789.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,972,789.82/24,960.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,498.87

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