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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,038.38, 36,063.51 and 9,994.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,038.38, 36,063.51 and 9,994.18 is: 14,993.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,038.38 : 36,063.51 = 9,994.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,038.38/36,063.51 = 9,994.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,038.38x = 36,063.51 × 9,994.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,038.38x = 360,425,210.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,425,210.37/24,038.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,993.74

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