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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.07, 36,265.73 and 9,382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.07, 36,265.73 and 9,382.23 is: 14,073.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.07 : 36,265.73 = 9,382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.07/36,265.73 = 9,382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.07x = 36,265.73 × 9,382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.07x = 340,253,373.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,253,373.07/24,176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,073.97

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