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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,024.66, 36,017.52 and 9,995.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,024.66, 36,017.52 and 9,995.19 is: 14,984.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,024.66 : 36,017.52 = 9,995.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,024.66/36,017.52 = 9,995.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,024.66x = 36,017.52 × 9,995.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,024.66x = 360,001,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,001,955.73/24,024.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,984.68

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