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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,975.23, 37,462.70 and 10,184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,975.23, 37,462.70 and 10,184.09 is: 15,276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,975.23 : 37,462.70 = 10,184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,975.23/37,462.70 = 10,184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,975.23x = 37,462.70 × 10,184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,975.23x = 381,523,270.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,523,270.21/24,975.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,276.07

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