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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.42, 37,426.32 and 10,164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.42, 37,426.32 and 10,164 is: 15,232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.42 : 37,426.32 = 10,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.42/37,426.32 = 10,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.42x = 37,426.32 × 10,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.42x = 380,401,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,401,116.48/24,972.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,232.85

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