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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,996, 37,499.04 and 11,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,996, 37,499.04 and 11,145 is: 16,719.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,996 : 37,499.04 = 11,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,996/37,499.04 = 11,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,996x = 37,499.04 × 11,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,996x = 417,926,800.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,926,800.80/24,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,719.75

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