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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,960.08, 37,429.72 and 10,158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,960.08, 37,429.72 and 10,158.95 is: 15,234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,960.08 : 37,429.72 = 10,158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,960.08/37,429.72 = 10,158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,960.08x = 37,429.72 × 10,158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,960.08x = 380,246,722.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,246,722.17/24,960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,234.19

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