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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.72, 36,017.34 and 9,216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.72, 36,017.34 and 9,216.76 is: 13,827.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.72 : 36,017.34 = 9,216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.72/36,017.34 = 9,216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.72x = 36,017.34 × 9,216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.72x = 331,963,178.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,963,178.62/24,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,827.35

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