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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,975.22, 37,462.69 and 10,184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,975.22, 37,462.69 and 10,184.08 is: 15,276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,975.22 : 37,462.69 = 10,184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,975.22/37,462.69 = 10,184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,975.22x = 37,462.69 × 10,184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,975.22x = 381,522,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,522,912.86/24,975.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,276.06

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