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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,163.81, 36,254.95 and 9,383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,163.81, 36,254.95 and 9,383.11 is: 14,078.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,163.81 : 36,254.95 = 9,383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,163.81/36,254.95 = 9,383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,163.81x = 36,254.95 × 9,383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,163.81x = 340,184,069.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,184,069.80/24,163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,078.25

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