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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.07, 35,992.20 and 9,974.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.07, 35,992.20 and 9,974.79 is: 14,955.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.07 : 35,992.20 = 9,974.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.07/35,992.20 = 9,974.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.07x = 35,992.20 × 9,974.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.07x = 359,014,636.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,014,636.64/24,005.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,955.78

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