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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,969.76, 37,436.18 and 11,806.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,969.76, 37,436.18 and 11,806.75 is: 17,701.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,969.76 : 37,436.18 = 11,806.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,969.76/37,436.18 = 11,806.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,969.76x = 37,436.18 × 11,806.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,969.76x = 441,999,618.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,999,618.22/24,969.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,701.40

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