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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,968.40, 37,451.88 and 10,173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,968.40, 37,451.88 and 10,173.66 is: 15,260.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,968.40 : 37,451.88 = 10,173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,968.40/37,451.88 = 10,173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,968.40x = 37,451.88 × 10,173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,968.40x = 381,022,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,022,693.48/24,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,260.20

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