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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,997.80, 37,512.88 and 11,865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,997.80, 37,512.88 and 11,865 is: 17,805.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,997.80 : 37,512.88 = 11,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,997.80/37,512.88 = 11,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,997.80x = 37,512.88 × 11,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,997.80x = 445,090,321.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,090,321.20/24,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,805.18

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