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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,973.28, 37,459.79 and 10,182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,973.28, 37,459.79 and 10,182.14 is: 15,273.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,973.28 : 37,459.79 = 10,182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,973.28/37,459.79 = 10,182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,973.28x = 37,459.79 × 10,182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,973.28x = 381,420,775.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,420,775.24/24,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,273.15

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