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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,994.98, 37,507.58 and 10,955.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,994.98, 37,507.58 and 10,955.81 is: 16,440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,994.98 : 37,507.58 = 10,955.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,994.98/37,507.58 = 10,955.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,994.98x = 37,507.58 × 10,955.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,994.98x = 410,925,920.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,925,920.04/24,994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,440.34

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