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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,997.96, 37,496.94 and 10,011.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,997.96, 37,496.94 and 10,011.82 is: 15,017.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,997.96 : 37,496.94 = 10,011.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,997.96/37,496.94 = 10,011.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,997.96x = 37,496.94 × 10,011.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,997.96x = 375,412,613.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,412,613.83/24,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,017.73

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