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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,039.78, 36,056.70 and 9,991.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,039.78, 36,056.70 and 9,991.14 is: 14,985.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,039.78 : 36,056.70 = 9,991.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,039.78/36,056.70 = 9,991.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,039.78x = 36,056.70 × 9,991.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,039.78x = 360,247,537.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,247,537.64/24,039.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,985.48

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