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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,138.99, 36,211.96 and 9,151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,138.99, 36,211.96 and 9,151.63 is: 13,728.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,138.99 : 36,211.96 = 9,151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,138.99/36,211.96 = 9,151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,138.99x = 36,211.96 × 9,151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,138.99x = 331,398,459.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,398,459.49/24,138.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,728.76

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