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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.88, 36,101.97 and 9,268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.88, 36,101.97 and 9,268.82 is: 13,905.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.88 : 36,101.97 = 9,268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.88/36,101.97 = 9,268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.88x = 36,101.97 × 9,268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.88x = 334,622,661.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,622,661.58/24,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.60

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