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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.59, 36,084.93 and 9,272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.59, 36,084.93 and 9,272.47 is: 13,908.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.59 : 36,084.93 = 9,272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.59/36,084.93 = 9,272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.59x = 36,084.93 × 9,272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.59x = 334,596,204.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,596,204.09/24,056.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,908.72

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