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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,190.43, 36,271.62 and 9,382.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,190.43, 36,271.62 and 9,382.01 is: 14,067.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,190.43 : 36,271.62 = 9,382.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,190.43/36,271.62 = 9,382.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,190.43x = 36,271.62 × 9,382.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,190.43x = 340,300,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,300,520.20/24,190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,067.57

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