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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.97, 36,021.78 and 9,219.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.97, 36,021.78 and 9,219.89 is: 13,831.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.97 : 36,021.78 = 9,219.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.97/36,021.78 = 9,219.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.97x = 36,021.78 × 9,219.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.97x = 332,116,939.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,116,939.26/24,010.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,831.89

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