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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.63, 37,440.26 and 11,639.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.63, 37,440.26 and 11,639.63 is: 17,447.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.63 : 37,440.26 = 11,639.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.63/37,440.26 = 11,639.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.63x = 37,440.26 × 11,639.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.63x = 435,790,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,790,528.10/24,977.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,447.24

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