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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.24, 36,001.23 and 9,957.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.24, 36,001.23 and 9,957.70 is: 14,932.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.24 : 36,001.23 = 9,957.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.24/36,001.23 = 9,957.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.24x = 36,001.23 × 9,957.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.24x = 358,489,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,489,447.97/24,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,932.56

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