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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,992.55, 37,474.65 and 10,184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,992.55, 37,474.65 and 10,184.13 is: 15,270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,992.55 : 37,474.65 = 10,184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,992.55/37,474.65 = 10,184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,992.55x = 37,474.65 × 10,184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,992.55x = 381,646,707.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,646,707.30/24,992.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,270.42

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