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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,008.72, 36,018.41 and 9,217.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,008.72, 36,018.41 and 9,217.67 is: 13,828.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,008.72 : 36,018.41 = 9,217.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,008.72/36,018.41 = 9,217.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,008.72x = 36,018.41 × 9,217.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,008.72x = 332,005,591.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,005,591.12/24,008.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,828.54

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