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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,157.93, 36,242.25 and 9,926.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,157.93, 36,242.25 and 9,926.38 is: 14,891.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,157.93 : 36,242.25 = 9,926.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,157.93/36,242.25 = 9,926.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,157.93x = 36,242.25 × 9,926.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,157.93x = 359,754,409.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,754,409.47/24,157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,891.77

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