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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,967.62, 37,429.44 and 10,188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,967.62, 37,429.44 and 10,188.96 is: 15,274.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,967.62 : 37,429.44 = 10,188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,967.62/37,429.44 = 10,188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,967.62x = 37,429.44 × 10,188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,967.62x = 381,367,066.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,367,066.98/24,967.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,274.47

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