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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,997.72, 37,508.80 and 10,955.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,997.72, 37,508.80 and 10,955.82 is: 16,439.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,997.72 : 37,508.80 = 10,955.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,997.72/37,508.80 = 10,955.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,997.72x = 37,508.80 × 10,955.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,997.72x = 410,939,661.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,939,661.22/24,997.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,439.09

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