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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.70, 36,096.39 and 9,270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.70, 36,096.39 and 9,270.96 is: 13,910.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.70 : 36,096.39 = 9,270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.70/36,096.39 = 9,270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.70x = 36,096.39 × 9,270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.70x = 334,648,187.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,648,187.83/24,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,910.81

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