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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,989.61, 37,455.28 and 9,182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,989.61, 37,455.28 and 9,182.73 is: 13,763.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,989.61 : 37,455.28 = 9,182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,989.61/37,455.28 = 9,182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,989.61x = 37,455.28 × 9,182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,989.61x = 343,941,840.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,941,840.81/24,989.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,763.39

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