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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966.09, 37,427.22 and 10,187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966.09, 37,427.22 and 10,187.46 is: 15,272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966.09 : 37,427.22 = 10,187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966.09/37,427.22 = 10,187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966.09x = 37,427.22 × 10,187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966.09x = 381,288,306.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,288,306.66/24,966.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,272.25

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