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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149.76, 36,221.56 and 9,348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149.76, 36,221.56 and 9,348.54 is: 14,021.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149.76 : 36,221.56 = 9,348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149.76/36,221.56 = 9,348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149.76x = 36,221.56 × 9,348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149.76x = 338,618,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,618,702.52/24,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,021.62

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