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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.67, 36,013.13 and 7,369.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.67, 36,013.13 and 7,369.67 is: 11,054.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.67 : 36,013.13 = 7,369.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.67/36,013.13 = 7,369.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.67x = 36,013.13 × 7,369.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.67x = 265,404,883.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,404,883.77/24,009.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,054.09

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