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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.78, 36,255.94 and 9,383.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.78, 36,255.94 and 9,383.78 is: 14,072.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.78 : 36,255.94 = 9,383.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.78/36,255.94 = 9,383.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.78x = 36,255.94 × 9,383.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.78x = 340,217,831.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,217,831.83/24,176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,072.09

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