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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,976.62, 37,467.09 and 10,186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,976.62, 37,467.09 and 10,186.56 is: 15,280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,976.62 : 37,467.09 = 10,186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,976.62/37,467.09 = 10,186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,976.62x = 37,467.09 × 10,186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,976.62x = 381,660,760.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,660,760.31/24,976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,280.72

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