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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,976.73, 37,464.95 and 10,185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,976.73, 37,464.95 and 10,185.59 is: 15,278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,976.73 : 37,464.95 = 10,185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,976.73/37,464.95 = 10,185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,976.73x = 37,464.95 × 10,185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,976.73x = 381,602,381.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,602,381.82/24,976.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,278.32

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