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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,040.68, 36,032.46 and 9,997.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,040.68, 36,032.46 and 9,997.74 is: 14,984.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,040.68 : 36,032.46 = 9,997.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,040.68/36,032.46 = 9,997.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,040.68x = 36,032.46 × 9,997.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,040.68x = 360,243,166.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,243,166.64/24,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,984.73

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