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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.24, 36,094.89 and 9,279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.24, 36,094.89 and 9,279.12 is: 13,918.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.24 : 36,094.89 = 9,279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.24/36,094.89 = 9,279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.24x = 36,094.89 × 9,279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.24x = 334,928,815.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,928,815.70/24,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,918.69

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