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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,973.41, 37,462.67 and 8,328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,973.41, 37,462.67 and 8,328.96 is: 12,494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,973.41 : 37,462.67 = 8,328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,973.41/37,462.67 = 8,328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,973.41x = 37,462.67 × 8,328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,973.41x = 312,025,069.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,025,069.51/24,973.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.29

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