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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,012.55, 36,023.42 and 9,220.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,012.55, 36,023.42 and 9,220.29 is: 13,832.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,012.55 : 36,023.42 = 9,220.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,012.55/36,023.42 = 9,220.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,012.55x = 36,023.42 × 9,220.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,012.55x = 332,146,379.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,146,379.19/24,012.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,832.20

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