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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.42, 36,052.76 and 9,995.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.42, 36,052.76 and 9,995.11 is: 14,993.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.42 : 36,052.76 = 9,995.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.42/36,052.76 = 9,995.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.42x = 36,052.76 × 9,995.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.42x = 360,351,236.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,351,236.86/24,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,993.76

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