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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,004.90, 36,007.35 and 9,412.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,004.90, 36,007.35 and 9,412.90 is: 14,119.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,004.90 : 36,007.35 = 9,412.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,004.90/36,007.35 = 9,412.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,004.90x = 36,007.35 × 9,412.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,004.90x = 338,933,584.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,933,584.82/24,004.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,119.35

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