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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,997.91, 37,512.05 and 11,851.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,997.91, 37,512.05 and 11,851.61 is: 17,784.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,997.91 : 37,512.05 = 11,851.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,997.91/37,512.05 = 11,851.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,997.91x = 37,512.05 × 11,851.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,997.91x = 444,577,940.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,577,940.08/24,997.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,784.61

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