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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,997.88, 37,507.18 and 10,950.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,997.88, 37,507.18 and 10,950.64 is: 16,430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,997.88 : 37,507.18 = 10,950.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,997.88/37,507.18 = 10,950.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,997.88x = 37,507.18 × 10,950.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,997.88x = 410,727,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,727,625.60/24,997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,430.50

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