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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.72, 36,064.20 and 9,245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.72, 36,064.20 and 9,245.72 is: 13,869.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.72 : 36,064.20 = 9,245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.72/36,064.20 = 9,245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.72x = 36,064.20 × 9,245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.72x = 333,439,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,439,495.22/24,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.20

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