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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.98, 37,487.94 and 6,523.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.98, 37,487.94 and 6,523.98 is: 9,785.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.98 : 37,487.94 = 6,523.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.98/37,487.94 = 6,523.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.98x = 37,487.94 × 6,523.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.98x = 244,570,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,570,570.80/24,991.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,785.96

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