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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.74, 37,392.39 and 11,826.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.74, 37,392.39 and 11,826.78 is: 17,716.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.74 : 37,392.39 = 11,826.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.74/37,392.39 = 11,826.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.74x = 37,392.39 × 11,826.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.74x = 442,231,570.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,231,570.20/24,961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,716.38

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