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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.70, 36,225.45 and 9,368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.70, 36,225.45 and 9,368.70 is: 14,044.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.70 : 36,225.45 = 9,368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.70/36,225.45 = 9,368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.70x = 36,225.45 × 9,368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.70x = 339,385,373.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,385,373.42/24,164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,044.68

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