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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.44, 36,101.31 and 9,268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.44, 36,101.31 and 9,268.39 is: 13,904.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.44 : 36,101.31 = 9,268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.44/36,101.31 = 9,268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.44x = 36,101.31 × 9,268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.44x = 334,600,880.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,600,880.03/24,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,904.95

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