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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995, 37,497.54 and 11,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995, 37,497.54 and 11,144 is: 16,718.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995 : 37,497.54 = 11,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995/37,497.54 = 11,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995x = 37,497.54 × 11,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995x = 417,872,585.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,872,585.76/24,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,718.25

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