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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,994.48, 37,506.74 and 9,998.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,994.48, 37,506.74 and 9,998.92 is: 15,004.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,994.48 : 37,506.74 = 9,998.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,994.48/37,506.74 = 9,998.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,994.48x = 37,506.74 × 9,998.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,994.48x = 375,026,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,026,892.72/24,994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,004.39

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