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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,189.78, 36,275.36 and 9,396.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,189.78, 36,275.36 and 9,396.76 is: 14,091.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,189.78 : 36,275.36 = 9,396.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,189.78/36,275.36 = 9,396.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,189.78x = 36,275.36 × 9,396.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,189.78x = 340,870,851.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,870,851.83/24,189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,091.52

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