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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,018.53, 36,033.89 and 9,228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,018.53, 36,033.89 and 9,228.51 is: 13,845.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,018.53 : 36,033.89 = 9,228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,018.53/36,033.89 = 9,228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,018.53x = 36,033.89 × 9,228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,018.53x = 332,539,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,539,068.06/24,018.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.11

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