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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,992.98, 37,477.11 and 8,347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,992.98, 37,477.11 and 8,347.30 is: 12,516.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,992.98 : 37,477.11 = 8,347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,992.98/37,477.11 = 8,347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,992.98x = 37,477.11 × 8,347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,992.98x = 312,832,680.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,832,680.30/24,992.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,516.82

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