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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,969.87, 37,441.87 and 9,170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,969.87, 37,441.87 and 9,170.84 is: 13,751.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,969.87 : 37,441.87 = 9,170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,969.87/37,441.87 = 9,170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,969.87x = 37,441.87 × 9,170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,969.87x = 343,373,469.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,373,469.75/24,969.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.51

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