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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.09, 36,061.25 and 9,253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.09, 36,061.25 and 9,253.22 is: 13,879.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.09 : 36,061.25 = 9,253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.09/36,061.25 = 9,253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.09x = 36,061.25 × 9,253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.09x = 333,682,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,682,453.15/24,041.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,879.67

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